Each state has very clear guidelines and laws in place regarding Medical Malpractice cases. Damage Caps in particular bear a great weight in each state. Damage Caps affect not only citizens and patients, but also hospitals, physicians and other healthcare providers. A Damage Cap, in relation to Medical Malpractice, is a set amount of money [...]
New Mexico has a statute of limitations of three years for any medical malpractice cases. A statute of limitations is literally a limitation on the time you have to file a case. When the limitation is in regards to health, medical treatment or overall well-being, it can be disheartening to know you have a ticking [...]
How to deal with a medical malpractice case changes by state. Each state has their own statute of limitations, discovery rules, exceptions and, in some cases, extensions. For the best representation and outcome of your case, it is best to seek an attorney’s guidance. Having worked on a variety cases, the attorneys of Buckingham Barrera [...]
On Your Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Texas & New Mexico It may seem obvious that if you are wronged by your medical doctor or caretaker that you have the right to file a lawsuit to receive just compensation. To many, it would only make sense that no matter when a problem occurs or how long [...]
Definition of Medical Malpractice We all have gut feelings. Some of us have a very strong intuition and know when to follow it. Most often, though, we ignore it, especially when it comes to a recent surgery or medical treatment. Instead of brushing off what could be a big issue, give your gut some credit [...]