On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Dec 31, 2016 | Albuquerque Medical Malpractice Law Blog, Doctor Errors
Advances in pharmaceuticals contribute to the fact that many New Mexico residents live longer and healthier lives. However, if a mistake is made in prescribing, dispensing or dosing a medication, a patient could suffer serious or fatal health consequences. More than a...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Dec 29, 2016 | Albuquerque Medical Malpractice Law Blog, Brain Injuries
After spending nine months growing in relative comfort, an infant must travel through the birth canal and into the world. During this process, the baby’s oxygen supply could be compromised in a variety of ways. If the New Mexico medical staff attending to the...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Dec 22, 2016 | Albuquerque Medical Malpractice Law Blog, Wrongful Death
After the country’s servicemen and women return home from armed conflict, they deserve to receive the best medical care possible. Many of New Mexico’s retired service members make use of the VA hospitals throughout the state. Sadly, hospital negligence is...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Dec 20, 2016 | Albuquerque Medical Malpractice Law Blog, Doctor Errors
An old maxim reminds New Mexico residents to be sure that they are using the right tool for the job they are doing. This sentiment could even apply to the medical profession. Certain tools are required in order to correctly and safely perform even minor surgical...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Dec 17, 2016 | Albuquerque Medical Malpractice Law Blog, Doctor Errors
Most New Mexico parents hope their babies will be born happy and healthy. Sadly, the reality for some parents comes crashing down and crushes that dream. When a child comes into this world with an injury or debilitating condition, it can leave parents wondering...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Dec 15, 2016 | Albuquerque Medical Malpractice Law Blog, Doctor Errors
Some New Mexico residents may hesitate to take legal action after the death of a loved one in which a doctor, nurse or some other hospital personnel is suspected of making a mistake. You might be one of them. In many of those cases, it is because of unfounded rumors...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Dec 11, 2016 | Doctor Errors
After putting faith in a doctor or surgeon, it can be frustrating and frightening to discover that he or she could have made a mistake that caused serious, permanent or fatal injuries to a patient. A New Mexico resident might suspect that medical malpractice occurred....
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Dec 9, 2016 | Doctor Errors
Nerve damage in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) interferes with the communication between the brain and the rest of the body. Any of the body’s systems can be affected, and the condition can be lifelong as MS patients here in New Mexico are already aware....
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Dec 9, 2016 | Hospital Negligence
On behalf of Curtis & Lucero posted in doctor errors on Friday, December 9, 2016. Nerve damage in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) interferes with the communication between the brain and the rest of the body. Any of the body’s systems can be affected,...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Dec 2, 2016 | Hospital Negligence
Before filing a negligence lawsuit, one of the first things that a person needs to consider is whether he or she is still within the allowed time to make a claim, which is called the statute of limitations. With regard to medical malpractice claims, another important...
