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Understanding Medical Malpractice in Albuquerque
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Understanding Medical Malpractice in Albuquerque
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider’s negligence or failure to follow standard practices results in harm to a patient. You may be entitled to compensation if you or a loved one has been injured due to substandard medical care in Albuquerque.
What Is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice refers to any situation where a healthcare provider, such as a doctor, nurse, or hospital, deviates from the accepted standard of care, causing injury or harm to a patient. Examples include misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, and failure to treat.
How Do You Prove a Medical Malpractice Claim?
To establish a valid claim, you must prove:
- Duty of Care: The healthcare provider owes you a standard of care.
- Breach of Duty: The provider failed to meet this standard.
- Causation: The breach caused your injury or worsened your condition.
- Damages: You suffered measurable harm, such as medical expenses, lost wages, or pain and suffering.
Medical malpractice cases often require expert testimony to explain how the standard of care was violated.
What Are Common Types of Medical Malpractice?
In Albuquerque, medical malpractice cases often involve:
- Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis: Incorrect or late diagnosis can lead to improper treatment or worsening conditions.
- Surgical Errors: Mistakes during surgery, such as operating on the wrong site or leaving instruments inside the patient.
- Medication Errors: Prescribing or administering the wrong medication or dosage.
- Birth Injuries: Negligence during labor and delivery can result in injuries to the mother or baby.
- Anesthesia Errors: Improper administration or monitoring during procedures.
How Long Do You Have to File a Medical Malpractice Claim in New Mexico?
In New Mexico, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice is generally three years from the date of the negligent act. However, certain exceptions, such as cases involving minors, may extend this deadline. It is crucial to act promptly to preserve your rights.
Why Should You Hire an Experienced Medical Malpractice Lawyer?
Medical malpractice cases are complex and require extensive evidence, expert witnesses, and a thorough understanding of healthcare and legal standards. Buchanan Law Firm, LLC, has the experience and resources needed to:
- Investigate your claim thoroughly.
- Work with medical experts to strengthen your case.
- Negotiate with insurance companies.
- Fight for fair compensation in court if necessary.
How Can Compensation Help?
If successful, a medical malpractice claim can help cover:
- Medical Expenses: Past and future treatment costs related to the injury.
- Lost Wages: Compensation for time missed at work.
- Pain and Suffering: Non-economic damages for emotional and physical distress.
- Wrongful Death Damages: Support for families who have lost a loved one due to medical negligence.
Contact an Albuquerque Medical Malpractice Lawyer at Buchanan Law Firm, LLC
Navigating a medical malpractice claim can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. At Buchanan Law Firm, LLC, we are committed to advocating for Albuquerque residents who have suffered due to medical negligence. Contact an Albuquerque medical malpractice lawyer today for a free consultation to discuss your case and explore your options. Call us at 505-900-3559 or contact us online. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, we serve clients in Santa Fe and the surrounding areas.
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We Prepare Each Case for Trial
We prep every case as if it will be going to trial. There is no better way to make sure you get the compensation that you deserve than to be ready to fight for you and exhaust all legal remedies. Some firms shy away from trial, we embrace it.
This is a Team Effort
We recognize that every legal matter is different. We’ll listen carefully to learn the details of your situation, as well as your goals. We’ll keep you involved and informed at all times, making certain you know where you stand, what your options are, and your likelihood of success.
We Will Be Straight With You
Whether it is about the value of your case, or how good or bad the evidence is, we will tell it to you straight. We want to help you make the best decisions about your case by giving you the information you need.
Notable Case Results
We have recovered tens of millions of dollars for our clients.
$11.6 Million
Hospital Negligence
Hospital negligence resulted in catastrophic injury. This was a case involving a patient who entered the hospital for routine observation but left the hospital with catastrophic and permanent injuries due to neglect and improper treatment. This case involved extensive expert testimony on all aspects of the client’s care, both by hospital administration, hospital employees, and contractors who were involved in her treatment.
$8 Million
Semi Truck Wrongful Death
Semi-truck negligence caused wrongful death. This case involved a semi-truck driver who was intoxicated on illegal substances and killed our client. The key to this case was both aggressive discovery work, and understanding the trucking laws that regulate truck drivers and motor carriers, so we could prove how reckless it was to put the driver on the road that day.
$3.5 Million
Semi Truck Catastrophic Injury
Semi-truck negligence caused catastrophic injury. This case involved a semi-truck driver who lost control of his vehicle in a high-traffic area, causing devastating injuries to our client. We were able to reconstruct every step of the events leading up to the crash that day to piece together why this happened, using sophisticated experts in reconstruction engineering.
$3.0 Million
Semi Truck & Corporate Negligence
Semi-truck and corporate negligence caused traumatic brain injury. Our client suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of the defendant’s negligence in parking a commercial vehicle. The key to this case was understanding trucking regulations and local ordinances at play to show how the situation should have been handled safely.
$1 Million
Semi Truck Wrongful Death
Semi-truck causing wrongful death. This sad case involved the tragic death of our clients when a semi-driver was high on illegal substances. The key to this case was working closely with law enforcement and our reconstruction expert to identify all of the assets we could recover for these clients so that they could be as fully compensated as possible.
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