On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Jan 26, 2017 | Doctor Errors
When it comes to health care, the more experience a professional has, the better. Unfortunately, you may be passed off to providers in New Mexico with less education and often less experience as more doctors allow physician’s assistants and nurse practitioners...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Jan 24, 2017 | Surgical Errors
No one likes having to stay in the hospital, but the discomfort becomes even worse when patients in New Mexico acquire an infection from the very place that is supposed to be making them well. Doctor errors and negligence can allow bacteria and viruses to enter the...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Jan 21, 2017 | Wrongful Death
While most people trust their doctors, they may not realize that medical professionals in Albuquerque are just as prone to mistakes as anyone else. In fact, new studies are showing that misdiagnoses may happen more often previously thought. ABC News reports that...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Jan 19, 2017 | Hospital Negligence
There are many myths about medical malpractice, perhaps the biggest being that most cases are either frivolous or a never event. In fact, most are instances of negligence, a common problem that applies to all professions. Medical malpractice is when a doctor does the...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Jan 19, 2017 | Brain Injuries
When a child is acting strange, it can be difficult to know whether their symptoms are indicative of something serious or not. Traumatic brain injuries can be deadly and require immediate attention, which is why it is important for parents in New Mexico to be aware of...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Jan 13, 2017 | Surgical Errors
Patients in New Mexico like you often consider yourselves to be under the care of your doctors, surgeons and so on, and trust them to look out for you. However, the fact of the matter is, healthcare professionals can also make mistakes, and these mistakes can vary...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Jan 12, 2017 | Surgical Errors
When a New Mexican patient goes in for surgery, it is important for them to understand every risk of their procedure. While everyone hopes that their surgery proceeds without a hitch, accidents and errors can still occur, and patients have the right to know about it....
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Jan 10, 2017 | Hospital Negligence
As we discussed in our last post, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has just released its annual list of U.S. hospitals that will be penalized for having too many hospital-acquired illnesses and injuries occur. These 769 hospitals represent the bottom...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Jan 9, 2017 | Hospital Negligence
Since 2014, hospitals across the U.S. have been evaluated on the basis of how many hospital-acquired conditions occur in their facilities. Each hospital is given a score based on patient safety indicators, the prevalence of infections acquired in the hospitals, and...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Jan 7, 2017 | Albuquerque Medical Malpractice Law Blog, Doctor Errors
Women in New Mexico and around the world already know that pregnancy is not a medical condition but one of the most natural processes in human history. However, that does not mean that medical intervention is not needed from time to time in order to ensure the safety...
