What is Medical Malpractice?

To know if you have a good Med Mal case, as it is known in the industry, it is important to know what constitutes medical malpractice.  We often hear about it in the news and from others, but there are very specific guidelines that constitute a case. 

In the state of New Mexico medical malpractice may include…

1.)           Misdiagnosis or a complete failure to diagnose a medical problem

2.)           Mistakes that occur in hospitals and especially during medical procedures

3.)           Injury or death during birth

4.)           Infections that come from the hospital environment

5.)           Cancer that is improperly diagnosed or missed altogether

6.)           Errors that occur at the hospital or any pharmacy

7.)           Any mistake in prescriptions

8.)           The failure of a medical product

You or someone that you love may have been a victim of medical malpractice in New Mexico.  It is important to start with a lawyer who has had decades of experience dealing with med mal cases in the state.  You will also need a health care provider who is willing to stand up in court and verify your claim.  When you contact Ken Wagner Law in Albuquerque you have the team that you need to aggressively pursue your case.  Call them today at (505) 242-6300.