What is the Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Medical Negligence?

Medical malpractice (or med mal as it is sometimes known) is a breach of duty by a physician or medical facility.  Medical negligence does not involve intent.  In the case of negligence, the provider has made a mistake and caused unintentional, but REAL harm to the patient with whom they were entrusted.

Here are things that must be shown to prove medical malpractice –

1.  There was a previous relationship between the doctor and the patient.

2.  The doctor’s negligence directly resulted in the injury.

3.  Specific damage was done.

4.  Improper treatment was administered.

5.  No previous warning was given to the patient.

Proving and winning a medical malpractice case is one of the most challenge things that a personal injury attorney firm can do.  The Ken Wagner Law Firm knows what it takes to prove a case in Albuquerque or anywhere in the Great Southwest.  Enter into the process with confidence.  Start by calling The Ken Wagner Law Firm at (505) 242-6300.

Halloween Parties and Events in Albuquerque

Halloween Parties and Events in Albuquerque 

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"If you're traveling to Albuquerque this October and looking for a fright to put you in the holiday spirit, the city has plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween."

 

No One Understands Burn Accidents More than We Do.

There are more than a million burn injuries a year occurring in America.  One of them may have recently happened to you or loved one.  One of the great tragedies is that about half of all burn injuries happen to children under the age of four.  Those statistics are provided by the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation.

There are 1st degree burns that affect just the outer layer of your skin.  Then there are 2nd degree burns.  With these your skin will turn red and pain will be accompanied by blisters that contain a clear fluid.  Then there are the dreaded 3rd and even 4th degree burns.  These will often cause extensive scarring and may require multiple surgeries.

When you believe that you have a case because of a severe burn that you have received you turn to the man who helped win the famous McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case.  He is Ken Wagner of The Ken Wagner Law Firm.  For decades he has been known throughout the Great Southwest as Albuquerque’s premier burn injury attorney.  Call the office today at (505) 242-6300.

Annual Oktoberfest at Brandenburg Park, Oct 5-7th

Annual Oktoberfest at Brandenburg Park, Oct 5-7th

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"The annual Oktoberfest at Brandenburg Park includes microbreweries (with voting for the best brews), food and craft vendors, German “OOMPAH” Polka music, activities for kids, and more!"

There are Still a Lot of Train Tracks Out There.

The Great Southwest is still dotted with tracks and high-speed trains.  The era of train travel is far from over in our wide-open spaces, especially as it pertains to the movement of goods.  When it is train vs. almost any other vehicle imaginable the choo-choo always wins!  Don’t try to outrun or outsmart one, they are on-track to destroy anything in front of them.

There are four major reasons for train accidents in the Great Southwest –

1.  The equipment that controls them

2.  The condition of the tracks that they run on

3.  Signals at crossings

4.  Human error

There are about 6000 train crashes per year in the United States resulting in nearly 3000 injuries or deaths.  If you or loved one has been the victim of a train accident in the Great Southwest call Albuquerque personal injury law firm Ken Wagner Law.  We have a team who will investigate and pursue the compensation that you deserve.  Call (505) 242-6300.

¡Globalquerque! 2018: September 21-22

¡Globalquerque! 2018: September 21-22

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"¡Globalquerque! 2018 will take place at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (1701 4th St SW, at Avenida César Chávez). Enjoy musical performances in the intimate courtyard setting of the Fountain Courtyard, the state of the art 692-seat Albuquerque Journal Theatre and dance outside on the Plaza Mayor."

 

They May Have a License, but are They Professional?

If you or a loved one suffered in any way because a professional that you hired was negligent or careless in providing you with a service that was lower than the acceptable standard in the industry you may want to seek legal representation.  Maybe the “professional” claimed that they were offering their best effort, but you can see clearly that they were not.

Here are some people who could be guilty of professional negligence –

1.  Contractors…so many SEMI-competent folks out there

2.  Physicians…the consequences could be astronomical!

3.  Dentists…nothing to smile about

4.  Insurance adjusters…no surprise there

5.  Attorneys…yes, there are some nefarious ones out there

We are here to help you get restitution.  We are professional negligence attorneys Ken Wagner Law.  Serving The Great Southwest in personal injury claims for decades we have helped take on McDonald’s in the famous Hot Coffee Case and you know what happened.  If you don’t then look it up!  Call Ken Wagner Law today at (505) 242-6300.