When you seek medical treatment, you expect your health care provider to deliver care that meets accepted professional standards. While not every unexpected outcome is the result of negligence, doctors and other medical professionals have legal responsibilities once...
Families often have questions after losing a loved one to a traumatic event. They want to know what happened, who is to blame, and what their next steps are. And another concern is whether a wrongful death claim is still possible if the deceased shared any...
After a preventable incident causes a serious injury, you may worry that one mistake will erase your right to compensation. Perhaps you ignored a warning sign, moved too quickly or failed to notice a danger. New Mexico law does not automatically bar your claim because...
Every medication carries risk. Doctors warn patients about nausea, dizziness or rare allergic reactions before they prescribe a drug. Sometimes, however, a side effect isn't really a side effect at all. Sometimes it's the result of a doctor's mistake. That distinction...
Medical professionals sometimes need to intervene during labor and delivery due to complications. A Cesarean section can save a mother's life and prevent a child from developing permanent brain injury, for example. There are other interventions that can be helpful in...
Seeing children playing on playgrounds is a fun part of the summer months. Most children enjoy their time and then go home without any issues. Unfortunately, there are times when a child might fall while they’re playing. If that occurs, the parents must be vigilant...
Many people with disabilities are surprised and even shocked when they first experience a level of ignorance and discrimination they didn’t expect in a health care setting. Unfortunately, however, even doctors who treat patients for all kinds of conditions can have...
After experiencing what seems like a minor fall, you might feel tempted to brush it off and continue with your day. Many people assume that if they can walk away from a fall, they do not need medical attention. However, seeking care even after seemingly minor...
Birth injuries are among the most devastating potential consequences of medical malpractice. When physicians and other medical professionals make mistakes during labor and delivery, expectant parents and unborn children often pay the price. Birth injuries can cause...
A stroke is a medical emergency because blocked blood flow or bleeding can lead to damaged brain tissue. Anyone who presents to a hospital with any signs of a stroke should receive immediate attention because more brain tissue is damaged as time passes. ...