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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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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Meeting with a Malpractice Attorney? 4 Tips to Prepare
If you or someone you love has suffered from medical malpractice or misdiagnosis, you may be able to file a claim for damages. The first step is a free consultation with a reliable New Mexico malpractice attorney, like the team at Hunt Law. However, it’s best to be prepared to make the most of your […]
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What Is the Difference Between a Missed Diagnosis and a Misdiagnosis?
The importance of quality medical care starts right away, even before you begin to receive any kind of treatment for an illness, injury, or other health condition. Take, for instance, a diagnosis. Having your doctor properly diagnose you may be something you take for granted or just assume will happen. Your doctor will diagnose and […]
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What Are Some of the Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice?
We often leave our most critical health care situations in the hands of our doctors and other medical professionals. This is a special level of trust established by an important relationship. When a treating medical professional, such as a doctor, fails to act with the duty of care required of them under the law, and […]
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