People suffer at the hands of medical professionals in many ways and we have discussed a lot of them on this blog. From surgical errors to mistakes involving prescriptions, patients are seriously hurt and even lose their lives far too often because of this serious...
Month: December 2017
Sleep deprivation and doctor errors
When it comes to doctor errors, there are all sorts of risk factors that can increase the chances of a physician making a serious mistake, thereby harming their patient. For example, a doctor who is intoxicated due to medication, inexperienced, or exhibiting poor...
How does the court determine wrongful death damages?
If you have recently suffered the loss of a loved one because of the careless or reckless actions of another person, you may be wondering how a New Mexico court would determine how much to award you. Of course, no amount of money can make up for the loss. However,...
Challenging New Mexico’s medical malpractice cap
It is a scary thought to even think about, but medical mistakes and errors happen. And these errors happen a lot more than you probably realize. According to a 2016 study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine, more than 250,000 people in the U.S. die each year due...
Taking a look at mistreatment in nursing homes
If you are searching for a nursing home for your loved one to live in or you are a resident of an assisted living facility, you might have a wide range of concerns. However, the mistreatment of patients by nursing home employees is an especially troubling problem that...
Recovering from a prescription error
Medical malpractice occurs far too often in the U.S., often leaving victims with serious hardships. From worsened medical conditions to unnecessary suffering and medical costs, far too many negligent medical professionals have upended the lives of patients who they...
How can hospital policies lead to errors?
In your workplace, the policies and procedures of the company guide you in the proper way of doing your job. In a New Mexico health care setting, good policies and procedures can save your life--or cause serious harm. According to Patient Safety & Quality...