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Doctor Malpractice Attorneys in New Mexico

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We trust and rely on our doctors to make the right call when treating our injuries and ailments. Unfortunately, this trust is sometimes unknowingly placed in the hands of inexperienced and/or negligent medical professionals. When physicians make errors, the results can be life-threatening, especially when they take the form of a prescription error, delayed diagnosis, or incorrect treatment. A doctor’s negligence can have deadly consequences, and if you were injured by a doctor’s mistake, you have legal recourse to seek justice.

Understanding Medical Negligence vs. Malpractice in New Mexico

Is negligence malpractice? Not all medical negligence is malpractice. However, if a reasonable physician would not have acted in the same manner as the doctor that caused your injury, there may be grounds for malpractice.

Medical negligence and malpractice are often used interchangeably, but they are two distinct legal concepts. Medical negligence is when a medical professional deviates from the accepted standards of practice in their profession. On the other hand, medical malpractice occurs when that deviation results in an actionable wrong against someone else. In other words, it is not enough for a doctor to make mistakes; instead, those mistakes must have resulted in some form of injury or damage for which the patient can seek compensation through legal means.

Legal Grounds for Suing a Negligent Doctor in Albuquerque

When a medical professional deviates from the accepted standards of care, resulting in injury or harm to a patient, they have committed medical negligence. If this negligence leads to an actionable wrong against someone else, it is considered medical malpractice and can be grounds for legal action. It is important that those who were injured by a doctor’s mistake seek justice through the courts, as it may be the only way to recover compensation for their injuries.

By consulting with an experienced doctor malpractice lawyer in New Mexico, individuals can ensure that they receive the legal representation they need and deserve while seeking justice and restitution for their suffering.

More reasons to sue your doctor include:

Failure to diagnose a condition or illness, resulting in delayed treatment
Prescribing the wrong medication or dosage
Negligently performing a medical procedure or operation
Failing to obtain informed consent before providing medical treatment
Making an incorrect diagnosis
Committing errors during childbirth that harm the mother and/or baby
Performing surgery on the wrong body part, organ, or patient
Leaving surgical instruments in a patient’s body after surgery
Allowing foreign objects to remain inside patients after surgery
Providing sub-standard care leading to worsened health conditions

Why You Need an Albuquerque Malpractice Lawyer for Your Claim

Medical providers and their insurance companies fiercely contest malpractice claims. That’s why it’s very important to obtain skilled legal counsel to go up against these companies and fight for your rights in court. An experienced Albuquerque doctor malpractice attorney can help you get the compensation you deserve.

Our medical malpractice firm has successfully recovered millions of dollars on behalf of our clients, and we are ready to do the same for you. We want to hear your side of the story and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Steps to Take When Suing for Doctor Malpractice in New Mexico

In order to have a solid malpractice claim, you need to be able to prove the following:

That you had a doctor-patient relationship with your doctor; (i.e. the doctor was hired, and agreed to be hired, by you)
Your doctor was negligent when diagnosing or treating your condition, meaning that they made mistakes that any other competent doctor would not have made
It was the doctor's negligence that caused your injury, not the preexisting condition
Your injury resulted in specific financial or emotional damages; (i.e. pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages, etc.)

Our malpractice lawyers are ready and willing to help you put together your case and prove the above information in court.

Contact the team at James Wood Law to speak to our knowledgeable, board certified doctor malpractice specialists in Albuquerque.

Take Action Against Doctor Negligence: Contact Our Albuquerque Attorneys

Doctor negligence takes many forms, from failing to get informed consent before starting treatment to misdiagnosing and improper treating a patient. Any breach of these duties can constitute malpractice, and determining the underlying cause of your injury is the first step in securing compensation.

A doctor malpractice specialist at our firm can help you establish a strong case for your malpractice claim. The initial consultation is free, and you won’t pay us anything if we don’t win your case. Please do not hesitate to contact us today if you were the victim of a doctor’s carelessness.

If you believe the injuries you suffered were caused by your doctor’s mistake, we want to help you. Contact our Albuquerque doctor malpractice lawyers at (505) 906-6774 for a free consultation.

Commonly Asked Questions

What is the difference between medical negligence and malpractice in New Mexico?

In New Mexico, medical negligence occurs when a healthcare professional deviates from the accepted standards of practice, while malpractice refers to a situation where this deviation results in an actionable wrong, causing injury or damage to a patient. Malpractice claims require proof that the negligence directly caused harm, and that the harm resulted in specific damages.

What are some common reasons to sue a doctor for malpractice in Albuquerque?

Common reasons to pursue a malpractice lawsuit against a doctor in Albuquerque include failure to diagnose a condition, prescribing incorrect medication or dosage, negligent medical procedures, lack of informed consent, incorrect diagnosis, errors during childbirth, surgery on the wrong body part, and leaving surgical instruments in a patient's body.

Why is it important to hire an Albuquerque malpractice lawyer for my claim?

It's crucial to hire an Albuquerque malpractice lawyer because medical providers and their insurers often vigorously defend against malpractice claims. A skilled lawyer can navigate the complex legal system, advocate for your rights, and help you secure the compensation you deserve for the injuries and damages you've suffered due to medical malpractice.

What must I prove to win a doctor malpractice lawsuit in New Mexico?

To win a doctor malpractice lawsuit in New Mexico, you must prove that a doctor-patient relationship existed, the doctor was negligent in diagnosing or treating your condition, the negligence caused your injury, and the injury led to specific damages such as pain and suffering, medical expenses, or lost wages.

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