medical malpractice

Who Can Be Held Liable for Medical Malpractice?

Modern healthcare treatment often involves numerous professionals collaborating in treating one patient. Each one must follow accepted standards of care while doing their job. Failure to do so puts patients at risk of injury or death and exposes the healthcare professional to medical malpractice liability.  Defining Medical Malpractice Medical malpractice is medical error. But it […]

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4 Red Flags for Medical Malpractice 

When you go to the doctor, you place a lot of trust in your healthcare provider, their team, the healthcare where they practice, and the medical industry in general. When something like medical malpractice occurs, victims are often left unsure where to turn for help. It can be difficult to differentiate malpractice from an honest […]

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Effectively Proving You Are a Victim of Medical Malpractice

When you seek medical care from a healthcare professional, you’re putting your health and well-being in their hands. Unfortunately, some doctors act negligently, resulting in harm you never saw coming. If you need legal guidance with your medical malpractice case, rely on the legal team at Hunt Law.  What is medical malpractice? Medical malpractice occurs […]

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Birth Injuries: 5 Common Causes

Childbirth is widely regarded as a joyous event heralding a future of love, growth, and exploration surrounding a new existence. In fact, if you ask a mother about the best day of her life, she’ll likely start listing the dates when her children were born. People have many ways of preparing for the birth of […]

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5 Diseases Commonly Misdiagnosed by Doctors

Misdiagnosis is more than a mistake. It’s a decision that can have life-altering or even fatal consequences. Because it is such a serious issue, one might assume it is a problem doctors are desperate to avoid. That may be the case, but the fact remains that around 1 in 20 patients are misdiagnosed. Obviously, failing […]

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Can a Therapist Be Held Responsible for Malpractice in New Mexico?

When many people think of medical malpractice, they may think of doctors who handle physical care –- surgeons, specialists, or general practitioners. However, therapists and licensed counselors, who handle mental health concerns, are also subject to malpractice claims.  Although psychologist malpractice may be harder to spot than physical damage or bodily injury, it can be […]

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