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 to... read more

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 damage.... read more

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 further... read more

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 malpractice,... read more

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 Mexico.... read more