Four (4) Common Types of Medical Malpractice
There is no limit to the types of medical malpractice that can occur, however, our experienced Albuquerque medical malpractice attorney team has revealed 4 common medical mistakes that occur more often than others.
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- Failure to diagnose cancer
- Birth Injuries
- Heart Attack and Stroke
- Slip and fall inside Medical facilities
Failure to Diagnose in Medical Malpractice Claims
- Cancer misdiagnosis: When a healthcare professional fails to identify or misinterprets the signs and symptoms of cancer, leading to a delayed diagnosis or incorrect treatment. This can result in cancer progressing to advanced stages, reducing the chances of successful treatment and survival.
- Infectious diseases: Failure to diagnose and treat infectious diseases such as meningitis, sepsis, pneumonia, or sexually transmitted infections can have serious consequences for the patient's health. Delayed diagnosis can lead to complications and spread of the infection to other individuals.
- Heart conditions: Failure to diagnose conditions like heart attacks, coronary artery disease, or heart rhythm abnormalities can result in delayed or inadequate treatment, increasing the risk of heart damage or even death.
- Stroke misdiagnosis: When a healthcare professional fails to recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke or misinterprets them as other conditions, it can lead to delayed treatment and potentially irreversible damage to the brain.
- Mental health conditions: Failure to diagnose mental health conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia can result in a lack of appropriate treatment, leading to worsening symptoms and impaired quality of life for the patient.
- Pediatric cases: Failure to diagnose conditions in children, such as congenital abnormalities, developmental delays, or genetic disorders, can significantly impact a child's well-being and long-term prognosis.
- It's important to note that these are just a few examples, and failure to diagnose can occur in various other medical conditions as well. Each case is unique and requires a careful assessment of the facts and circumstances involved to determine if medical malpractice has occurred
Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations in New Mexico
Time is yet another critical factor to the successful outcome of a medical malpractice claim.
New Mexico has specific time limits (statute of limitations) of which you must be aware. If you fail to abide by the statute of limitations, your right to recovery can be forever barred.
The statute of limitations for your case can depend on a number of factors, however, the safest way to determine the deadline dates for your particular claim is to speak to an experienced medical malpractice lawyer in New Mexico.
Contact Us for an Analysis of Your Medical Malpractice Claim
To speak to one of our experienced injury attorneys, please call us at 1-800-253-5537, or if you prefer to write to us with the details of your medical malpractice claim, you can use our confidential, free contact form.
Our main office is located in downtown Albuquerque's Compass Bank Building, however, we can meet with you wherever is most convenient for you, including the hospital or your home.
Medical malpractice victims that have called us for help with their case live in cities throughout New Mexico, including Las Cruces, Santa Fe, Rio Ranch, Alamogordo, Roswell, Farmington, Clovis, Hobbs, Gallup, and Las Lunas, among many others.
