Elements of a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

While we trust doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers to keep us alive and healthy, medical malpractice can cause horrific, lifelong harm. If you sustained a medical malpractice injury in Santa Fe or elsewhere in New Mexico, you must meet exacting legal standards to prove your case and recover compensation. The four elements you must […]

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Is Your Doctor Liable For Delaying Your Medical Diagnosis?

A delayed diagnosis can have a significant impact on your health, leading to a worsening of your condition, permanent disability, or even death. If you suspect your doctor delayed your medical diagnosis, you may be able to seek compensation for resulting injuries through a medical malpractice claim. What Is Medical Malpractice? Medical malpractice occurs when […]

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Surgical Errors and Your Rights as a Patient

Despite all of the technological advances and oversight in an operating room, errors still occur. If you’ve undergone a surgical procedure and the surgeon or any other medical professional made an error, you have rights. Learn more about what kinds of surgical errors are common and what you can do to get the help you […]

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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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