At Poulos & Cavazos, LLP, we understand how profoundly life can change when a preventable mistake occurs in the operating room. Among the most serious errors are retained surgical instrument items, like sponges, clamps, or scalpels, left inside a patient’s body after a procedure. While these events are relatively rare, they are never acceptable. They can cause severe complications,...
Continue ReadingIt probably comes as no surprise to know that medical professionals can make grave mistakes. Some of these mistakes involve negligence, which is one of the common causes of medical malpractice, opening the door for a medical malpractice claim. Victims can suffer lifelong consequences when these mistakes happen. In severe cases, victims may even pass away due to the...
Continue ReadingPharmacists, like all medical professionals, owe a duty of care to their patients. One of the most important duties a pharmacist has is to fill prescriptions accurately. However, pharmacists have a tough job—especially these days—and it’s not uncommon for a pharmacist to make a mistake that drastically affects a patient’s life. Key Takeaways A pharmacy medication error may involve...
Continue ReadingColonoscopy procedures are essential for detecting and preventing serious health issues, such as colorectal cancer. However, for many, the idea of having one can cause anxiety. In addition, when colonoscopy side effects occur, they can increase distress and create uncertainty.In some cases, these issues stem from what’s known as a botched colonoscopy—a procedure that was performed incorrectly or incompletely,...
Continue ReadingBecoming a parent is life-changing. The early days can be both gratifying and overwhelming. This time can become even more stressful if you suspect that your infant sustained a birth injury. The responsibility and expenses of taking care of an injured infant can be difficult to manage. A birth injury could mean corrective surgeries, therapies, and long-lasting medical care....
Continue ReadingGroup B strep or GBS is a bacterial infection that can affect a baby before and during childbirth. When doctors and other medical professionals miss the signs that a baby is suffering from a GBS infection, the results can be life-threatening. That is one reason why group B strep malpractice is a common type of lawsuit in New Mexico....
Continue ReadingBeing a victim of medical malpractice can turn your world upside down. And after suffering harm from a medical professional, choosing the right legal professional to help you obtain the compensation you deserve becomes critical. This article is here to help. Below, we outline four tactics you can use when asking, “how do I find the best medical malpractice...
Continue ReadingYou went into surgery expecting relief, not questions that keep you up at night. Now something feels off. Pain lingers. Complications stack up. Doctors give vague answers, and you are left wondering whether this is just how recovery goes or whether a devastating mistake changed your life. On top of that, time keeps passing, and no one tells you...
Continue ReadingWhen someone enters a hospital, they expect care, attention, and safety. Most people assume that nurses or doctors will answer alarms, monitor vital signs, and help when needed. When that doesn’t happen, when a patient is left alone during a crisis, the consequences can be frightening and life-altering. Families are often left asking the same question: How could this...
Continue ReadingA hospital stay is supposed to bring answers and relief. Instead, some families leave with a haunting question: How did things go so wrong when the warning signs were right there? One nurse says everything looked fine. Another chart shows abnormal readings. Doctors disagree after the fact. When what you witnessed does not match what the hospital records reflect,...
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