On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Aug 31, 2018 | Doctor Errors
As a patient in New Mexico, the choice to receive a particular medical treatment is entirely in your hands. Doctors are required by law to advise you about the procedure, its benefits and any anticipated side effects. This is called informed consent. At Curtis and...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Aug 22, 2018 | Surgical Errors
For many people in New Mexico, the thought of undergoing even the most minor surgery is cause for concern. The idea that a medical error could have catastrophic results due to wrong site surgery can be terrifying. The National Center for Biotechnology Information,...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Aug 17, 2018 | Brain Injuries
“Fetal distress” typically refers to a soon-to-be-born child’s inadequate access to oxygen before, throughout and immediately after labor. If you believe your child suffers from a preventable brain injury that occurred during labor or near birth in...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Aug 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
Basic safety measures taken by hospitals should stop a patient from contracting a hospital-acquired infection. However, the sad truth is that corners are sometimes cut and certain measures are over-looked, leading to unnecessary pain and suffering, physical damage,...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Aug 8, 2018 | Wrongful Death
The death of a family member is devastating, no matter what the circumstances. When death occurs as a result of a medical mistake or diagnostic error in New Mexico, it may be the basis for a lawsuit. At Curtis & Lucero, we often represent people whose loved ones...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Aug 3, 2018 | Hospital Negligence
When you go to the hospital in New Mexico, it’s typically because you are sick or injured. You check in with the goal of receiving treatment to feel better and to ensure the injuries are attended to for proper healing. Unfortunately, in some cases, the situation...
