Santa Fe Medical Malpractice Lawyer 

• Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis: When a healthcare provider fails to correctly diagnose a patient's condition or disease, or there's a significant delay in diagnosing it, harm results due to delayed treatment or inappropriate care.
• Surgical Errors: These cases involve mistakes made during surgery, such as operating on the wrong body part, leaving surgical instruments inside the patient, damaging organs or nerves, or performing unnecessary procedures.
• Medication Errors: Medication-related malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional administers the wrong drug or dosage or fails to consider potential drug interactions, leading to patient harm.
• Birth Injuries: These cases arise when medical professionals provide inadequate care during childbirth, leading to injuries to the baby or mother. Examples include cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injuries, and other birth-related complications.
• Anesthesia Errors: Anesthesia mistakes can cause severe harm or even death. Errors may include administering too much or too little anesthesia, using the wrong type of anesthesia, or failing to monitor the patient properly during the procedure.
• Failure to Obtain Informed Consent: If a patient is not adequately informed about the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a medical procedure or treatment and suffers harm as a result, this may lead to a medical malpractice case.
• Hospital-acquired Infections: Healthcare facilities must maintain a safe environment and prevent infections. If a patient acquires an infection due to negligence or unsanitary conditions in a hospital, it may lead to a malpractice claim.
• Negligent Postoperative Care: After surgery, patients require proper monitoring and care. It may be considered medical malpractice if a healthcare provider fails to provide adequate postoperative care, resulting in complications or harm.
• Failure to Follow Standards: Medical professionals must adhere to established standards of care for a patient's condition. If they deviate from these standards and harm the patient as a result, it can be grounds for a malpractice case.
• Wrongful Death: In cases where a patient dies due to medical negligence, their family or estate may file a wrongful death lawsuit against the responsible parties.

Types of Damages in a Medical Malpractice Claim

In a medical malpractice claim, several types of damages can be pursued to compensate for the harm caused by negligent medical care. These damages are designed to help victims recover financially and emotionally from the impact of medical errors. Common types of damages include:

• Medical Expenses: Coverage for all related medical bills, including hospital visits, surgeries, prescriptions, therapy, and any future medical care needed due to the malpractice.
• Lost Wages: Reimbursement for income lost due to an inability to work while recovering from the injuries caused by malpractice.
• Diminished Earning Capacity: If the malpractice leads to permanent injuries or long-term disabilities, the victim may be compensated for losing future earning potential.
• Pain and Suffering: Monetary relief for the physical and emotional distress endured due to the negligent medical care.
• Loss of Consortium is payment for the negative impact on relationships with family members, such as the loss of companionship, comfort, or support.
• Punitive Damages: In extreme cases, when the healthcare provider's actions were incredibly reckless or malicious, the court may award punitive damages to punish the wrongdoer and prevent similar conduct. 

• Standard Deadline: Generally, a medical malpractice lawsuit must be filed within three years of the negligent act or omission.
• Discovery Rule: If the injury or harm wasn’t immediately apparent, the three-year period may begin from when the injury was discovered or should have been reasonably discovered.
• Minors: In cases involving minors under the age of six, a medical malpractice claim can typically be filed until the child turns nine.
• Government Employees: If the claim involves a medical provider employed by a government entity, special rules and shorter deadlines may apply.

• Experience: We have years of experience handling complex medical malpractice cases and have successfully obtained significant settlements and verdicts for our clients.
• Expertise: Our Santa Fe attorneys specialize in medical malpractice law and stay updated on the latest legal developments and medical advancements.
• Personalized Attention: We understand that every case is unique, and we provide individualized attention and tailored legal strategies to meet your specific needs.
• Compassionate Advocacy: We genuinely care about our clients and are committed to providing compassionate support throughout the legal process.