New Mexico Medical Malpractice Lawyers
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We trust doctors and nurses to give us the proper care we need, but medical errors still happen. When avoidable accidents or intentional wrongdoing by medical professionals occur, it is considered medical malpractice.
Victims of medical malpractice often suffer serious, long-lasting consequences that can negatively affect their overall quality of life. If you were harmed by medical negligence or had a loved one die as a result of a preventable accident, it's important that you seek the help of a skilled medical malpractice lawyer in New Mexico as soon as possible.
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Our experienced medical negligence attorneys are ready to fight for you
At The Spence Law Firm, we have years of combined experience handling these types of complicated cases. Our team understands how devastating it is to deal with an injury at the hands of a trusted medical professional, which is why we offer personalized and compassionate guidance alongside our exceptional representation.
No matter how complicated or difficult your unique situation is, we are here to help you navigate the legal process and fight for the justice you deserve.
Looking for a medical malpractice lawyer in New Mexico or throughout the country? We proudly assist clients nationwide with complex personal injury cases. Call the firm today!
Who Is Responsible for Medical Malpractice?
Our New Mexico medical malpractice lawyers can help determine if you have a case
All medical professionals are required to provide a certain level of care for their patients, including:
- Doctors
- Nurses
- Hospital staff
- And other medical professionals
When they fail to uphold these standards, individuals can be seriously injured or even killed.
Likewise, defective medical devices and dangerous drugs can be incredibly harmful when administered improperly or when patients are not adequately warned of potential side effects.
Medical malpractice can lead to catastrophic injuries such as:
- Brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Cerebral palsy
- And death
Such injuries have painful, long-lasting consequences for surviving victims and victims' families.
What Are Common Causes of Medical Malpractice?
An experienced medical negligence attorney understands the complexities
At The Spence Law Firm, we have handled nearly every type of medical malpractice claim, including:
- Birth injury
- Failure to diagnose
- Misdiagnosis
- Delayed diagnosis
- Medication errors
- Surgical errors
- Failure to order proper tests
- Improper monitoring
- Incorrect treatment
- Nursing home neglect/abuse
- Emergency room errors
- Anesthesia errors
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is a Medically Negligent Diagnosis?
Negligent diagnosis means that the individual experiences a delay in treatment, doesn’t receive treatment, or receives the wrong treatment. Doctors and other medical professionals have a duty of care to their patients, including arriving at the correct diagnosis promptly and ordering the right course of treatment.
If they did not follow this procedure, you may have a claim for misdiagnosis or malpractice.
In order to establish whether medical malpractice occurred, your medical malpractice attorney must prove that the doctor was careless and that their oversight caused you harm.
At The Spence Law Firm, we work with experienced medical professionals to build your case. We solicit their opinions on your treatment and whether they would have provided the same diagnosis or acted differently in similar circumstances.
When Does Medical Misdiagnosis Become Malpractice?
Medical misdiagnosis occurs when the treating physician was negligent or failed to treat you or your loved one in the way that most other doctors would have.
Appropriate treatment can include testing for several different diseases or asking more questions about any underlying medical conditions or lifestyle habits that might contribute to your symptoms.
If the misdiagnosis eventually caused harm to the patient, or if the doctor breached the standard of care expected from a physician, then a claim can be made for malpractice.
You may receive damages to cover additional medical treatment you needed as a result of the misdiagnosis and any emotional trauma you endured as a result of the extra pain and suffering you experienced.
What Are Common Conditions That Are Often Misdiagnosed?
Many medical conditions share symptoms and may be more likely than others to be misdiagnosed. Some health conditions that are frequently misdiagnosed include:
- Cancer
- Stroke and heart attack
- Bowel perforations or obstructions
- Nerve injuries
- Blood clots
- Fractures
Cancer is frequently misdiagnosed, and unfortunately, it can spread without timely care. Contact the reliable medical malpractice lawyers at The Spence Law Firm in Albuquerque, NM, if you or someone you love experiences harm due to a delay in diagnosis or misdiagnosis.
How Are Doctors Liable for Misdiagnosis?
A misdiagnosis must meet certain standards, including establishing that you experienced harm and that the doctor’s errors directly caused that harm. Or, perhaps the doctor’s errors led to future harm.
Your malpractice attorney will prove that other doctors would not have acted the same way yours did.
If your lawyer determines that you experienced misdiagnosis and malpractice, they can pursue damages on your behalf against the physician and the medical center where you received treatment.
Your damages could include:
- Medical bills you incurred from having your diagnosis reviewed
- Future medical costs
- Pain and suffering
- Punitive damages against the doctor and hospital
- Time lost from work
- Reduced earning capacity because of physical limitations
Your Albuquerque, NM, medical malpractice lawyers will be able to present a case and ensure that you are compensated fairly.
Schedule a free initial consultation
Accidents resulting from medical negligence can be incredibly emotional to deal with, and you may feel overwhelmed at the thought of navigating the legal process after such an incident.
Our team of experienced New Mexico medical malpractice lawyers is here to offer you the assistance you need. We have an in-depth understanding of how the system works and can provide you with answers to your questions and sound legal counsel every step of the way.
Contact The Spence Law Firm online today to schedule a free initial consultation with our experienced team of medical negligence attorneys.