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When you’ve been hurt by medical negligence, you need more than just any lawyer—you need a battle-tested sword and shield fighting for your rights.
At Keller & Keller, we’ve been maximizing client settlements and delivering justice since 1936, and we’re not going anywhere. With over 80 years of experience taking on hospitals and insurance companies, we’ve recovered millions of dollars for our clients. That’s not just a number—that’s thousands of families we’ve helped get their lives back on track after medical malpractice turned their world upside down.
Why You Need a New Mexico Medical Malpractice Lawyer After Medical Negligence
The aftermath of medical malpractice can devastate your life in ways you never imagined. Your condition gets worse instead of better, medical bills pile up for treatment you shouldn’t need, and you’re left wondering how the people you trusted to heal you could have caused so much harm.
Navigating Complex Legal Claims
Understanding Insurance Company Tactics
Understanding Statute of Limitations
Navigating Complex
Legal Claims
Medical malpractice cases aren’t like other personal injury claims. These cases require proving that your healthcare provider fell below the accepted standard of care, which means we need medical experts to review your case and testify on your behalf. New Mexico has specific statutes governing medical malpractice claims, including requirements for expert witness affidavits and strict procedural rules that can sink your case if not followed precisely.
Understanding Insurance Company Tactics
Hospitals and medical practices carry massive malpractice insurance policies, and these insurers have teams of experienced defense attorneys whose job is to deny your claim or minimize what they pay. They’ll argue that your injury was a known risk, that you had a pre-existing condition, or that the treatment was appropriate given your circumstances. Without experienced representation, you’re fighting an uphill battle.
Understanding Statute of Limitations
In New Mexico, you generally have three years from the date you discovered or should have discovered the malpractice to file a lawsuit. However, there’s also an absolute deadline of four years from when the negligent act occurred, regardless of when you discovered it. Miss these deadlines, and you’re out of luck—no matter how strong your case is.
What to Do After Medical Malpractice
The actions you take immediately after discovering medical malpractice can make or break your case.
See What Your Case Is WorthHave another doctor evaluate your condition and document what went wrong
You’re entitled to copies of everything—get them before they disappear
Take photos of visible injuries and keep detailed notes about your pain and symptoms
Every expense related to the malpractice needs to be documented
Insurance companies will try to get you to sign releases that limit their liability
Document how the malpractice affects your daily life, work, and relationships
Keep all medications, medical devices, or anything else related to your treatment
The sooner we start working, the better we can protect your interests and gather evidence
The Keller & Keller Approach:
New Mexico Injury Lawyers Who Fight to Win
From the moment you contact us, you’ll notice the difference in our approach. Our client-first philosophy means we take the time to understand not just the details of your accident but how it has affected your life, your work, your family, and your future in New Mexico. We clearly communicate every step of the process in plain language you can understand—no confusing legal jargon. This approach has earned us countless 5-star reviews from real New Mexico clients who’ve experienced the Keller & Keller difference firsthand.
We understand that being injured in an accident is stressful enough without having to chase down your lawyer for updates. That’s why we’ve built our practice around transparent, consistent communication.
When you hire us, you’ll have direct access to the New Mexico-based attorney handling your case as well as a dedicated paralegal who monitors its daily status. We keep you informed throughout every stage of your claim, explaining what’s happening, what to expect next, and how it affects your case.
Our 80+ years of experience isn’t just about longevity—it’s about results. Our attorneys have successfully handled thousands of cases in New Mexico and recovered millions and millions of dollars for our clients. We’ve gone toe-to-toe with the biggest insurance companies and won. Our courtroom experience means we’re always prepared to take your case to trial if that’s what it takes to secure fair compensation. This willingness to fight—and our track record of success—often motivates insurance companies to offer better settlements to avoid facing us in court.
The Medical Malpractice Claim Process with Keller & Keller
When you hire us, we don’t waste time. Medical evidence disappears, and memories fade—we start protecting your interests immediately.
Types of Medical Malpractice We Handle
Our extensive experience covers all types of medical negligence, each with unique challenges and considerations.
The Hard Truth
New Mexico Medical Malpractice Statistics That Demand Action
The numbers don’t lie—New Mexico has serious problems with medical errors, and here’s what gets us fired up.
New Mexico ranks 45th out of 50 states for hospital safety, with only 1 out of 15 hospitals receiving an “A” safety grade. That means when you walk into a New Mexico hospital, you’re entering one of the most dangerous healthcare systems in America.
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death nationwide, responsible for over 250,000 deaths annually—more than accidents, stroke, or Alzheimer’s disease. In New Mexico’s already troubled healthcare system, these preventable deaths represent families destroyed by negligence.
New Mexico’s Patient Compensation Fund paid out $28.4 million for just 46 malpractice settlements in 2024, representing claims from 2013-2022. This reflects only cases that actually got compensated—most victims never receive justice for preventable medical errors.
Leading Causes of Medical Malpractice
Most medical errors are preventable, which is what makes them so maddening. Understanding these causes helps us build stronger cases.
Medical Malpractice Injuries We Represent
Medical malpractice doesn’t cause minor inconveniences—it causes life-changing injuries that devastate families.
Compensation Available for New Mexico Medical Malpractice Victims
If you’ve been injured by medical negligence in New Mexico, you may be entitled to various types of compensation to help rebuild your life after healthcare providers failed you.
Economic Damages
These are quantifiable financial losses, including:
- Medical expenses (past, current, and future treatment)
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Additional medical costs to correct the malpractice
- Rehabilitation and therapy costs
- Home modification expenses for disabilities
- In-home care and nursing costs
Non-Economic Damages
These more subjective damages compensate for:
- Pain and suffering from the malpractice
- Emotional distress and mental anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Disfigurement and scarring
- Loss of consortium (impact on marital relationship)
Punitive Damages
In rare cases involving extreme recklessness or intentional misconduct by medical providers, New Mexico courts may award punitive damages designed to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar behavior in the medical community.
Wrongful Death Damages
When medical malpractice results in death, surviving family members may recover compensation for funeral expenses, loss of financial support, loss of companionship, and the pain and suffering their loved one endured before death.
How Keller & Keller Investigates New Mexico Medical Malpractice Cases
Our meticulous approach to evidence gathering builds the strongest possible foundation for your medical malpractice claim:
Setting the New Mexico Standard
Cutting-Edge Investigation Technology
While other law firms rely on outdated approaches, Keller & Keller leverages advanced investigative methods to build stronger medical malpractice cases and win bigger settlements for our New Mexico clients.
Medical Expert Network
Direct access to board-certified specialists in every medical field who can identify negligence and testify effectively
Digital Medical Record Analysis
Advanced systems to organize and analyze complex medical files, identifying patterns of negligence
Hospital Surveillance Footage
We know how to obtain and preserve security camera footage that shows what really happened during your treatment
Electronic Medical Record Forensics
Our team can uncover deleted or altered medical records that hospitals try to hide
Medical Device Analysis
We work with biomedical engineers to investigate defective medical equipment or improper use of medical devices that caused your injuries
Service Areas
New Mexico
Cities We Serve
What Sets Keller & Keller Apart
With so many law firms advertising their services, why choose Keller & Keller? The differences are clear.
Zero Fee Guarantee
We believe everyone deserves quality legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. That’s why we work on a contingency basis—you pay absolutely nothing unless and until we win your case. No upfront costs, no hidden fees, no financial risk to you.
No Fee Until We Win!
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We’ll evaluate your case honestly and explain your options in plain English. We’ll come to you—whether you’re at home, in the hospital, or wherever is convenient.
We Fight
Our experienced team fights to investigate thoroughly, deal with insurance companies, and handle all the legal complexities while you focus on getting better.
You Recover
Focus on healing while we handle the rest. We’ll fight for you like we’d fight for our own family, because that’s exactly how we see you.
Zero Fee Guarantee
We believe everyone deserves quality legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. That’s why we work on a contingency basis—you pay absolutely nothing unless and until we win your case. No upfront costs, no hidden fees, no financial risk to you.
The Keller Tradition:
Bringing Nearly a Century of Excellence to New Mexico
Frequently Asked Questions
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Albuquerque, NM Office
6301 Indian School Rd NE #920 Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 938-2300
