Wrongful Death

In New Mexico, people who are in jail or prison and entitled to proper health care. Some facilities, however, may fail to follow protocol with their inmates. When this happens, serious illness or death may occur.  A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against...

Family members who have lost a loved one due to a medical mistake may be entitled to compensation. However, a wrongful death claim is often difficult to pursue since family members often wish to concentrate on the grieving process. Albuquerque readers will be...

As service members return to New Mexico from combat missions, many in the medical field are turning their attention to making sure veterans are mentally healthy. In the case of one Navy veteran, however, doctors may have made a fatal oversight. Though this particular...

It is engrained within the minds of most patients in New Mexico to trust their doctors, just as a child trusts a police officer. We look to our doctors to provide guidance and insight in times of sickness and injury. When this trust is violated and a loved-one is...

New Mexico residents have often turned to the civil courts for help when medical care goes awry due to negligence. However, serious cases of doctor negligence are increasingly being tried in the criminal court system, and a guilty verdict may assist in any...

New Mexico residents know that doctors are as human as anyone else, and they make mistakes, just like everyone else. However, when a doctor errs, the consequences can be severe, causing serious injury or even death. One family has hired legal counsel and is currently...