Jan 19, 2026 | By Victor Poulos | Read Time: 6 minutes | Medical Malpractice

What Are the Chances of Winning a Lawsuit Against a Hospital in New Mexico?

If a doctor or other healthcare provider makes mistakes in treating your medical condition and causes injury, the aftermath can feel overwhelming. Even though medical malpractice lawsuits have the same burden of proof as other civil lawsuits, proving one is daunting. Medical malpractice suits are often expensive and complicated, requiring significant resources and expert testimony. Understanding what to expect...

Jan 15, 2026 | By Victor Poulos | Read Time: 4 minutes | Medical Malpractice

What Are the Warning Signs That a Surgeon Left a Foreign Object Inside Your Body?

That a surgeon would leave something in your body sounds like something you hear only on investigative news shows. But it happens—and more often than you probably think. If you’ve undergone recent surgery, learning more about potential warning signs of a foreign object is crucial. You want to know these signs and seek additional medical treatment before it becomes...

Jan 15, 2026 | By Victor Poulos | Read Time: 7 minutes | Medical Malpractice

Symptoms of Nerve Damage After Surgery

Experiencing constant pain after surgery can be concerning, especially if the pain feels different from normal post-surgical discomfort. If you feel sharp pain, burning sensations, numbness, or weakness that won’t go away, you might be dealing with nerve damage. While some nerve injuries heal on their own, others may be permanent—especially if caused by medical negligence. At Poulos &...

Jan 15, 2026 | By Victor Poulos | Read Time: 5 minutes | Medical Malpractice

What Is the Average Payout for Nerve Damage? (And How to Maximize Yours)

Nerve damage can have a lasting impact on your ability to live your life the way you want. If you are such a victim, you may wonder, What is the average payout for nerve damage? The average payout for nerve damage in the United States is around $20,000. Compensation can range from $5,000 to over $250,000 depending on injury...

Jan 15, 2026 | By Victor Poulos | Read Time: 4 minutes | Medical Malpractice

Leukemia Misdiagnosis: Can I Sue?

A leukemia misdiagnosis can lead to severe consequences, including loss of life or significant decline in the patient’s quality of life. If a doctor or medical facility fails to correctly diagnose leukemia due to negligence or haste, they may be held responsible for the resulting medical expenses. Mistakes can happen. But when a mistake rises to the level of...

Dec 10, 2025 | By Victor Poulos | Read Time: 4 minutes | Medical Malpractice

What Is an EMTALA Violation and How to Report One

When someone walks into an emergency room, they expect help, not hesitation. However, in too many cases, patients needing immediate care are turned away, delayed, or transferred without being properly stabilized. These aren’t just mistakes—they could be violations of federal law. An EMTALA violation is the result of a hospital refusal to treat an emergency. If this happened to...

Nov 25, 2025 | By Victor Poulos | Read Time: 4 minutes | Medical Misdiagnosis

Can You File a Lawsuit for Misdiagnosed TIA (Mini-Stroke) in NM?

A transient ischemic attack, or TIA, is often called a “mini-stroke.” Though symptoms may last only a few minutes, a TIA is a serious medical emergency. When a provider overlooks or misinterprets the signs, a patient can suffer a disabling or fatal stroke. If you or someone close to you was harmed after a misdiagnosed TIA, you may qualify...

Nov 19, 2025 | By Victor Poulos | Read Time: 4 minutes | Medical Malpractice

Can You Sue for Delayed ER Treatment in New Mexico?

You went to the emergency room because something felt wrong, and you knew it couldn’t wait. But instead of getting the immediate help you needed, you waited. Hours passed. Nobody ran tests. No one seemed to be listening. And when treatment finally came, it was too late. Unfortunately, this story is far too familiar. Delays in emergency rooms can...

Nov 17, 2025 | By Victor Poulos | Read Time: 4 minutes | Medical Malpractice

Can I Sue for Hospital-Acquired Infections?

A hospital stay should help you recover, not leave you with new health problems. Yet some patients develop severe infections during or after treatment. These infections can cause lasting complications, prolonged hospitalizations, and, in some cases, death. While some infections are unavoidable, others occur because medical staff failed to follow basic hygiene or safety procedures. If you or someone...

Nov 9, 2025 | By Victor Poulos | Read Time: 5 minutes | Medical Misdiagnosis

Heart Attack Misdiagnosis in Women

Heart attack misdiagnosis in women is far more common than many people realize, and the consequences can be devastating. While chest pain is the most well-known symptom of a heart attack, women often experience very different warning signs. Unfortunately, when those symptoms don’t fit the “classic” profile, medical providers may overlook them, misidentify the condition, or send the patient...

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