When patients visit the hospital, they expect to be taken care of to the best of the doctor's and surgeon's ability. These medical professionals have gone through years of extensive medical school and hands-on training to learn the ins and outs of the medical field....
Month: August 2015
Doctor errors: Jury rules in favor of man left paralyzed
Medical professionals in New Mexico are held to a high standard of care. Although it is accepted that the results of medical treatment are not always what was wished for, doctor errors and negligence are unacceptable. Proper diagnosis is the start of successful...
Heroin withdrawal may have led to inmate’s alleged wrongful death
Many people know that drugs can impact the way one's mind and body work. When a person comes off of those drugs, without having more drugs to take to get the next high, it can produce some alarming side effects. In some cases, these may need medical attention, which...
Negligence cited after fatal transfusion of wrong blood type
Medical malpractice can occur in a number of different ways in a New Mexico hospital setting. Many tend to think about surgical errors. However, wrong dosages and wrong medications are often also the subject of many medical negligence claims. A man who represents the...
EMT refused to help non-breathing baby, possible wrongful death
When New Mexico residents are at home and need medical help, it is not uncommon to pick up the phone and dial 911. In most cases, emergency personnel will come to the home quickly and provide medical assistance. Unfortunately, this does not always occur, which is what...