One conversation can change everything: “The surgery didn’t go as planned.” “It should have been caught sooner.” “Unfortunately, there was nothing more we could do.” In the days and weeks that follow, many patients and families are left asking the same difficult question: What counts as medical malpractice? Not every unexpected medical outcome is the result of negligence, but...
Continue ReadingSepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to an infection causes inflammation throughout the body. Prompt and proper treatment of sepsis is crucial to prevent serious complications and improve outcomes for patients. A sepsis negligence claim occurs when medical negligence causes sepsis or delays its diagnosis and treatment, leading to patient harm. To succeed, the...
Continue ReadingEvery potential medical malpractice victim needs to know about the New Mexico Medical Malpractice Act. This law sets forth the rules and requirements for anyone planning to pursue a malpractice claim in New Mexico. The provisions of this act can affect your ability to file a claim. If you’re the victim of medical malpractice, please contact the New Mexico...
Continue ReadingWhen you visit a hospital or medical facility for injuries or illness, you trust you’ll be in good hands with the medical professionals. If you’re hospitalized, you’ll likely interact with nurses the most. A doctor will visit once or twice a day, but your main point of contact will be the nursing staff. While most nurses treat patients to...
Continue ReadingA procedure is only routine until you wake up in pain and hear, “We need to go back in.” When you or a loved one needs a second operation after a routine procedure, it can feel like the floor drops out. Confusion, anger, and the nagging question: Was this unavoidable, or preventable? New Mexico law distinguishes between preventable surgical...
Continue ReadingYou get tested, have your blood drawn, and expect someone to call if there is a problem. But weeks later, you find out the result was abnormal the whole time. It might have shown signs of infection, cancer, kidney injury, internal bleeding, or another condition that needed quick attention. That is when families start to wonder whether they were...
Continue ReadingWhen you place your health in the hands of a doctor or hospital, you expect safe, competent care. When that trust is broken, New Mexico medical malpractice laws determine how injured patients can pursue accountability and financial recovery. In 2026, New Mexico lawmakers passed House Bill 99 (HB 99), making significant changes to the state’s Medical Malpractice Act. While...
Continue ReadingWhen patients begin considering a hospital negligence lawsuit, one of the first questions they ask is simple: Who actually pays if the case succeeds? Many people assume the answer is always the doctor. Others believe the hospital automatically covers every mistake that happens within its walls. The reality is more complicated. In New Mexico, liability depends on who made...
Continue ReadingA patient’s condition can shift from stable to critical in a matter of minutes. When warning signs appear, and action does not follow, the results can be severe. Hospitals need to recognize those changes and respond quickly to prevent further harm. Concerns about “failure to escalate care malpractice” often arise when patients or families believe help came too late....
Continue ReadingA medical visit is often the first step toward finding answers. When symptoms are serious or unclear, testing can provide the information needed to move forward. However, when a medical provider fails to order those tests, they may miss important clues and delay proper treatment. Patients who suspect a failure to order tests as malpractice are often trying to...
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