Medical Malpractice in Roswell, New Mexico
If you or someone you love suffered an injury caused by medical malpractice, call The Fine Law Firm for a free initial consultation. Doctors take an oath not to harm their patients; however, the negligent acts of doctors and other medical professionals seriously injure or kill thousands of people every year. The Roswell medical malpractice attorneys at The Fine Law firm will help you move forward with your life.
Our attorneys are serious about holding medical professionals accountable for the harm they cause and sending a message that substandard care is unacceptable in Roswell.
The Fine Law Firm Is:
- Successful in securing millions of dollars in compensation for our clients
- Locally and nationally recognized for legal excellence
- Dedicated to pursuing justice for our clients up to and including a jury trial
While no amount of money can alleviate the pain or suffering caused by medical malpractice, money can lessen the financial strain placed on your family. The Roswell medical malpractice attorneys at The Fine Law Firm can answer your legal questions and inform you of your legal options. Contact our office today to learn more about our services.
How a Roswell Medical Malpractice Attorney Can Help
A medical malpractice attorney at The Fine Law Firm will protect your legal rights and fight for the reimbursement you need to cover both present and future accident-related expenses. He or she will also act as your guide and advisor throughout your legal claim, along with doing the following:
- Reviewing your legal claim
- Requesting your medical records from health care providers
- Investigating your bills, billing procedures, and any Medicare payments
- Interviewing witnesses
- Hiring needed expert witnesses
- Filing lawsuits and negotiating settlements
- Taking your case to trial if necessary
There is never a need or reason to face a medical malpractice claim alone. These are complex claims, and large insurance companies represent medical professionals.
Schedule your claim evaluation today. It is risk-free to speak with the New Mexico medical malpractice attorneys at The Fine Law Firm. We charge no upfront fees, and there are no costs unless we win your claim.
What is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice is any act or omission that deviates from known medical standards and causes harm to the patient. Common examples of medical malpractice are as follows:
- Missed diagnosis
- Delayed diagnosis
- Emergency room negligence
- Nursing home negligence
- Surgical errors
- Anesthesia errors
- Cancer misdiagnosis
- Cerebral Palsy
- Hospital infections
- Lack of informed consent
- Birth injuries
- Healthcare provider errors
- Misread X–rays, slides, and ultrasounds
- Medical device errors
- HMO misconduct
- Medication errors
- Spinal cord injuries
- Wrongful death
To prove medical malpractice, a victim must show:
- There was a doctor-patient relationship
- The doctor owed the patient a duty of care
- The doctor breached that duty
- That breach caused the patient’s injuries
- The patient suffered damages as a result
Medical malpractice may occur at any point in a patient’s treatment and in any variety of medical facilities. The time limit, or statute of limitations, to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in New Mexico is three years from the date of the health care provider’s negligent action or inaction. There is an exception for young children.
Medical Malpractice Compensation
Victims of medical malpractice are eligible for compensation for their financial, physical, and emotional losses. Medical errors are expensive, delay healing times, create the need for more treatments or surgeries, cause lifelong medical problems, and can even lead to death.
Victims of medical malpractice can recover both economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages might include:
- Medical bills
- Loss of income
- Loss of future earning capacity
Examples of non-economic damages are:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of quality of life
- Mental and emotional trauma
When a medical error causes the death of a loved one, any eligible survivors may seek economic and non-economic damages for their damages depending on the nature of their relationship.
Get In Touch With Our Legal Professionals
If you would like to learn more about compensation in a medical malpractice claim, call The Fine Law Firm. Our medical malpractice attorneys will gladly meet with you to discuss your claim and create a personalized plan for your legal goals. At The Fine Law Firm, we are proud to represent fellow New Mexicans and look forward to meeting with you at your earliest convenience.