Albuquerque Medical Malpractice Law Blog
HAIs continue to be a significant cause of illness and death
HAIs, or “hospital-acquired infections,” refer to infections that patients develop while receiving care for medical or surgical conditions. HAIs can occur in a variety of types of health care settings in Albuquerque, New Mexico, including hospitals, ambulatory...
The causes of Hospital Acquired Infections
Whenever you seek out medical attention, you expect to be treated for an issue. However, there are instances where a hospital visit can lead to more complications. One of the most common complications is contracting a Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI) during your...
Doctor licensed by medical board despite checkered past
The respect and prestige assigned to their positions may make doctors seem almost superhuman in the eyes of their patients in Albuquerque. In reality, however, those practicing medicine are just like everyone, and are subject to the same professional pressures that...
Finding the courage to hold a negligent doctor accountable
From a patient’s perspective, medical errors and negligence can be terrifying. Patients are subjected to numerous forms of medical professional negligence, and far too many doctors have gotten off of the hook. Often, victims are afraid to stand up for their...
Is suing the best response to hospital negligence?
America is often branded as the most litigious nation in the world. Americans know their rights and they are not afraid to exercise them. Thus, when it comes to hospital negligence in New Mexico, seeking legal recourse may seem like the most sensible response....
Medical errors due to doctor burnout
Many New Mexico residents have suffered misdiagnoses, botched surgery and even the death of loved ones due to medical errors. In several instances, the gross negligence of medical practitioners was identified as the reason for this. However, according to a CBS News...
Brain injuries and personal relationships
From financial consequences to problems at work, headaches and memory issues, brain injuries often come with a long list of challenges that people will struggle with. Sadly, many patients have suffered a brain injury at the hands of a medical professional who was...
What is a survival action?
Most in Albuquerque likely associate wrongful death lawsuits with action taken by a deceased person's representatives against those whose negligent actions contributed to one's death. Yet what about cases where your loved one was injured, yet did not immediately die...
Surgical errors and the loss of a loved one
People unexpectedly lose loved ones for many reasons, from motor vehicle crashes to cancer. Sadly, so many of these deaths were totally preventable and only took place because of negligent behavior. In the medical world, wrongful death is especially concerning and so...
Misdiagnosis leads to unnecessary surgery
It is frightening to even think about, but doctors make mistakes. And when they make these mistakes, they can be life-changing. These are the types of mistakes that will haunt a person for the rest of their life. Take for example the recent case involving a...
