Medical Malpractice Blog
What to Know About Incorrect Body Site Procedures
A woman in Sante Fe, New Mexico is suing the Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center for an incorrect body site surgery. The patient was meant to receive arthroscopic surgery on her left knee, but [...]
Wrongful Death vs Manslaughter
Wrongful death, outside of the professional healthcare realm, is still a form of negligence. An Albuquerque, NM driver who swerved and killed a 12-year-old girl is being charged with wrongful death due to reckless driving. [...]
More Inmates Neglected Proper Care
A paraplegic inmate at a state prison in Grants, New Mexico developed a cavernous malformation due to uncared for bedsores. The malformation measured at 1.5 inches by 2 inches, and about 1.5 inches deep, exposing [...]
Couple Sues Planned Parenthood for Wrongful Birth
An Idaho couple has sued a New Mexico Planned Parenthood for wrongful birth. Yes, you read that correctly. Just as a person would sue for a wrongful, or unwanted, death, this Boise couple is suing [...]
The Length of a Medical Malpractice Case
So often people want to know, “How long does it take to go through a medical malpractice case?” or “How soon will I know if my medical negligence case is won?” Neither of these questions [...]
Texas vs. Bowie
It’s no surprise that most professional athletes leave their career, and sport, with damage to their bodies - some short-term and some chronic. Ex-pitcher of nearly 10 years, Micah Bowie has been struggling to survive [...]