On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Apr 13, 2020 | Albuquerque Medical Malpractice Law Blog
Wrong-site, wrong-procedure, wrong-patient errors: When it comes to medical malpractice, any type of error can be devastating. However, the ones that have the most profound effects typically fall under the category of a never event. This designation means the error is...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Feb 14, 2020 | Albuquerque Medical Malpractice Law Blog
If you are like many New Mexico residents, you may understand that you can suffer serious medical complications if you take the wrong medication or the wrong dosage. Adverse medication events can include your condition worsening. At worst, you may suffer serious side...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Jan 24, 2020 | Albuquerque Medical Malpractice Law Blog
When people are suffering from an illness or disease, receiving adequate treatment is one resource that can be instrumental in helping them to recover. However, the process of coordinating a treatment plan must be accurate and timely to avoid unnecessarily...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Jan 21, 2020 | Albuquerque Medical Malpractice Law Blog
According to findings published in Medical News Today, diagnostic errors are the most common and most serious medical mistakes doctors make. Though the findings do not pinpoint the exact number of people misdiagnosis affects, researchers estimate that as many as...
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...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Jan 5, 2017 | Albuquerque Medical Malpractice Law Blog, Hospital Negligence
Like most New Mexico residents, you more than likely went to the emergency room due to an urgent medical issue of yours or a loved one. You expected the doctors, nurses and other hospital staff to be professional, diligent and accurate in their diagnosis and...
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...
