When people in New Mexico need medical care, they expect to receive expert, professional care from the physicians, hospitals and other treatment facilities they visit. However, in the past years, a recent article reported that an increasing number of people who have...
Month: September 2016
VA health systems faced with high price of medical malpractice
The existence of hospitals and clinics that care for veterans is a vital part of the health care system in the United States. Most believe and hope that veterans will receive the utmost in skill and care after sacrificing for their country. However, it has...
Telemedicine could decrease medical malpractice lawsuits
In sparsely populated and remote areas, it can be difficult to get the care needed for critically ill patients, especially when seconds count. Because of this, there are times that patients do not receive the necessary care to save their lives, which can often result...
Woman sues for medical malpractice after losing arms and legs
When anyone decides to undergo surgery for an elective procedure, they generally understand that there are risks involved. However, when a routine gynecological surgery results in amputation, it is shocking. Readers in New Mexico may be interested in a case where a...
$4.25 million settlement reached in medical malpractice case
While there are many cases dealing with medical negligence, there are few that have the impact that the loss of unborn children creates. In most situations, the exact terms of financial settlements are not disclosed. However, New Mexico readers may be interested in...