While the following story didn't occur here in Albuquerque, or New Mexico, or even the United States, it will still resonate with people here because of the incredible medical circumstances involved. A man in England was given a vasectomy when he was supposed to...
One state’s highest court strikes down certain med-mal caps
New Mexico is one of 35 states that have enacted what are commonly called medical malpractice caps. These are laws that put an upper limit on the amount of money that juries can award to plaintiffs who win their medical malpractice lawsuits. Usually, the caps apply to...
All of man’s teeth removed at recommendation of dentist
The story that follows may well be one of the most bizarre medical malpractice stories you've ever heard. It will also rekindle all those fears you have of going to the dentist. According to a medical malpractice lawsuit that was filed by a 23-year-old man, the...
$4.5M settlement reached in case accusing doctors of failing to take action
When an accident that results in an individual suffering painful and serious injuries occurs, it's important to seek medical attention. This is exactly what a 62-year old woman did after she fell some 6 ft. from a ladder. While examining and assessing the woman, a...