Malpractice Lawyers Albuquerque
People place their trust in medical professionals every day, expecting that they’ll operate to the highest standards and provide precise, quality care. Unfortunately, there are medical professionals who abuse this trust every day, resulting in patients suffering further injury, illness, and in some cases, death.
From ongoing expenses to constant care, the repercussions of medical negligence not only present financial and medical hardships, but can have a serious effect on one’s overall quality of life.
Here at Vigil Law Firm, P.A., we recognize that the one-time act of medical malpractice can cause a lifetime of trauma, and for the past 40 years, have dedicated ourselves to helping victims across New Mexico recover from their pain and suffering—financially, physically, and emotionally. From prescription medication errors to more serious cases, like birth injuries, choose the trusted Albuquerque medical malpractice lawyers at Vigil Law Firm, P.A. to help you get the justice you deserve!
Medical Malpractice: Principles and Types
To determine medical malpractice, a set of negligence principles are used. Claiming a case is contingent on proving that a provider patient relationship existed, the provider was negligent, the provider’s direct negligence caused the injury, and the injury led to specific damages. The Albuquerque malpractice lawyers of the Vigil Law Firm, P.A. represent a wide array of medical malpractice cases, but the most common types include:
- Improper treatment
- Failure to diagnose
- Misdiagnosis
- Delayed diagnosis
- Medication errors
- Wrongful death
- And more
Birth Injuries
Perhaps the most serious and life-limiting form of medical malpractice is birth injuries. Turning a joyous event into one of heartbreak, birth injuries can have lasting effects on both the child and their families including treatments, medication, procedures, therapy, and beyond. Similar to other types of medical malpractice, a birth injury case can be complex and requires the trusted expertise of the Albuquerque malpractice attorneys at Vigil Law Firm, P.A.! Though caring for a child with birth injuries may be expensive and overwhelming, we want you to know that we’re here for you. We’ve sought justice for numerous New Mexican families, helping them get the compensation they deserve for accurate care, medication, treatments, and more.
Wrongful Death
When a death occurs as a result of somebody’s negligence or misconduct, it may be considered wrongful death. This type of case is usually brought to court by a victim’s family on their behalf, as the victim is deceased and unable to do so themselves. Wrongful death can include a multitude of wrongful acts, including reckless driving, nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, and beyond. If you believe a loved one may have been a victim of wrongful death, the Albuquerque malpractice lawyers of Vigil Law Firm, P.A. are here to fight for you!
Albuquerque’s Trusted Malpractice Lawyers
The Vigil Law Firm, P.A. is ready to help you and your family overcome the lifetime of challenges presented by medical malpractice. Call us today at (505) 243-1706 for the representation you need and the justice you deserve!