Medical Malpractice

It is normal to want a quick resolution for your medical malpractice claim. Waiting for a claim to process and a settlement check to arrive can be difficult while also dealing with painful personal injuries and mounting medical bills. The timeline for each medical malpractice case will vary according to its details. The most accurate... read more

One of the most complex types of civil claims is a medical malpractice lawsuit. Medical malpractice is a unique practice area that often involves medical industry standards of care, expert witness requirements, affidavits of merit and deadlines for bringing claims. You will need to learn the medical malpractice laws in New Mexico as a plaintiff... read more

Medical malpractice is a civil wrongdoing that can negatively impact a patient. Medical malpractice can refer to many mistakes or acts of negligence on the part of a health care provider, resulting in harm to a patient. As the victim of malpractice at a hospital, it is important to learn your rights. You might have... read more

Recently, a state court issued an opinion stemming from a 2011 medical malpractice lawsuit. The court reversed the defendant’s motion for summary judgment. The case was appealed all the way to the state’s supreme court to determine whether the trial court properly granted summary judgment and dismissed the case with prejudice in favor of the... read more

In a recent opinion, a state supreme court reversed a district court’s decision granting summary judgment to a doctor involved in a medical malpractice lawsuit. The lawsuit stems from an incident in which a woman twisted her knee while at work. The procedural rules discussed in the case may be relevant to some New Mexico... read more