Professionals working in the healthcare industry are usually held to a higher standard of care than other careers. This is mostly because they are dealing with peoples’ life and their well-being and, typically, it is expected for them to work in the best interest of...
Hospital Negligence
How do you know if you have a Hospital-Acquired Infection?
Despite efforts to maintain sanitary conditions, a stay in the hospital may expose you to disease-causing agents that you would not have encountered otherwise. The name for the sickness that can result is a hospital-acquired infection, also known as an HAI or a...
The causes of Hospital Acquired Infections
Whenever you seek out medical attention, you expect to be treated for an issue. However, there are instances where a hospital visit can lead to more complications. One of the most common complications is contracting a Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI) during your...
Is suing the best response to hospital negligence?
America is often branded as the most litigious nation in the world. Americans know their rights and they are not afraid to exercise them. Thus, when it comes to hospital negligence in New Mexico, seeking legal recourse may seem like the most sensible response....
Helping your parent recover from hospital negligence
Hospital negligence can disrupt the lives of patients in countless ways, and many people have suffered as a result of medical professional mistakes. Those subjected to hospital negligence may suffer physically, from a worsened condition to an injury. Moreover, they...
Health care worker burnout puts hospital patients at risk
Many people in New Mexico experience burnout at their jobs. For some, the answer is a vacation or a change in job duties. For physicians and other health care providers, though, the issues may run much deeper, and the results can be devastating. According to the...
Family alleges hospital negligence to blame for overdose
Doctors and nurses in New Mexico face the challenge of communicating consistently, effectively and responsibly between multiple parties during each one of their shifts. Their vigilance in observing patient conditions, prescribing treatment plans and implementing...
Protecting your loved one from delayed treatment
With your loved one's upcoming transition to a nursing home in New Mexico, you have been carefully comparing different facilities to find the one that is the best fit for your family member's needs. At Curtis Lucero Attorneys, we have helped protect many families and...
Do surgeons disclose everything that happened during surgery?
Having to have surgery in New Mexico is often a stressful situation. Most people are nervous about the procedure and worry about what may happen when he or she is under anesthesia. This may make you wonder if your doctor is going to be completely honest with you about...
Patient safety is everyone’s responsibility
When people visit a hospital in New Mexico, they are placing a large amount of trust in their health care provider and the attending staff to give them high-quality care after completing a thorough examination to make a diagnosis. However, they are also responsible...