Albuquerque Medical Malpractice Laws

Ask any Albuquerque medical malpractice lawyer and they will tell you that Albuquerque medical malpractice cases are by far the most common medical malpractice case in New Mexico. While it may not be a reflection of how Albuquerque medical providers compare to others in New Mexico, the statistic is most likely a reflection of the percentage of the New Mexico’s nurses, OB/GYN’s, surgeons, doctors, and other medical providers that practice in Albuquerque.

Albuquerque medical malpractice cases typically originate from the areas major hospitals including University of New Mexico Hospital, Presbyterian Hospital, Lovelace Hospital, the VA hospital, as well as many of Albuquerque’s urgent care facilities.

Albuquerque medical malpractice claims can originate from a variety of issues that include Albuquerque birth malpractice, Albuquerque emergency room malpractice, Albuquerque nursing home abuse, Albuquerque surgery malpractice as well as many other types.

As is common with most medical malpractice cases, the selection of an expert witness in an Albuquerque medical malpractice case is crucial. A defendant doctor or hospital does take notice of certain expert witnesses and may change how they evaluate a case depending on who the plaintiff hires. An experienced Albuquerque medical malpractice attorney should be familiar with the local experts that have the best reputations and will be most effective in obtaining the highest possible recovery. However, the Albuquerque medical malpractice attorneys at the Fine Law Firm are also not afraid to search nationally for the best expert witness when it means helping our client’s as best we can.

If you would like to speak with an Albuquerque medical malpractice lawyer regarding your case, you can call to speak with the Fine Law Firm and find out if we can help you recover for your injuries.