On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Jun 17, 2020 | Hospital Negligence
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...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Oct 8, 2019 | Hospital Negligence
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...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Apr 4, 2019 | 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....
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Feb 23, 2019 | 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...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Jan 18, 2019 | Hospital Negligence
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...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Dec 15, 2018 | Hospital Negligence
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...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Nov 23, 2018 | Hospital Negligence
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...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Nov 20, 2018 | Hospital Negligence
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...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Oct 7, 2018 | Hospital Negligence
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...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Sep 14, 2018 | Hospital Negligence
In hospitals across the country, patients are mistreated in many ways, unfortunately. However, some examples of hospital negligence are less common and receive less attention, which is why patients and their loved ones should be aware of the many different ways in...
