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To prove negligence in a New Mexico personal injury case, you must show evidence or proof of duty, breach of duty, causation and damages. If you are found to be partially at fault for the injury, your financial compensation may be reduced. A qualified personal injury lawyer can help you gather evidence to prove negligence during…

 In New Mexico, you have the right to file an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit against the person or party responsible for causing the car accident. However, fault is not always simple. It can belong to more than just the at-fault driver if he or she was working for an employer at the time…

 To prove medical negligence in New Mexico, you must show a professional duty or standard of care, a breach of this standard by a health care provider, direct causation of injury, and measurable damages. These claims typically must be supported by medical expert testimony and pass a mandatory pre-litigation review.What Is Medical Negligence? In the context…

 To prove medical malpractice, you must provide evidence showing that the medical professional or facility owed you a duty of care, breached this duty, caused your injury or illness, and that you suffered damages as a result. Common evidence includes health care records, medical expert testimony and damage documentation.Evidence to Collect for Your Medical Malpractice…

New Mexico’s laws are constantly evolving as new bills and propositions are passed to address changing needs and concerns. Beginning in 2024, New Mexico’s cap on medical malpractice damages will increase, and continue increasing in 2025 onward based on inflation. The amended Medical Malpractice Act can result in greater damage awards being made available…

Head cooling therapy is a treatment that is often prescribed for hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), which is a type of birth injury. HIE is a neonatal brain injury that occurs if the infant’s brain does not receive enough oxygen during labor or delivery. Head cooling can slow down the brain’s metabolism and help prevent further…

Medical malpractice is the failure of a health care professional to provide proper care to a patient, resulting in patient injury or death. If you believe you have grounds to file a medical malpractice claim in New Mexico, you should take certain steps to start building your case right away. Contact an attorney for…

Every year, patients suffer serious injuries due to the negligence of health care practitioners and hospitals. Not all adverse health outcomes are medical malpractice, but if four key elements exist, an injured patient may have grounds to file a lawsuit in New Mexico. It is up to the plaintiff or plaintiff’s medical malpractice attorney…

All cases of medical malpractice are devastating. You naturally expect your doctors and medical team to be among the most careful and reasonable professionals whose oath demands they first do no harm. That’s what makes it all the more distressing when you find yourself the victim of medical malpractice. Unlike some types of medical…

Medications save countless lives every day. They cure illnesses, control symptoms, and relieve pain. But when a doctor prescribes the wrong medication, defective drugs, or an incorrect dose, injuries and even death may occur. The Food and Drug Administration receives reports of over 100,000 injuries per year associated with medication errors, including in New…