New Mexico Medical Malpractice Verdict For Disabled Man

December 3, 2011

Earlier this year, a Las Vegas, New Mexico jury awarded a substantial sum to the estate of a disabled man who suffered painful bed sores that allegedly developed and were not properly treated due to medical malpractice. There was also a claim that the man’s medical records were falsified by [...]

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When Should You Contact A Medical Malpractice Lawyer?

June 22, 2011

When should you contact a medical malpractice lawyer? We at medicalmalpracticelawyers.com get this question asked in many different forms and pretty often. The conversation typically starts with the statement, “I don’t know if  have a medical malpractice claim but…” Some of[...]

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Pressure Ulcers (Bed Sores) In Nursing Home Residents

March 19, 2011

Pressure ulcers (bed sores) are wounds caused by unrelieved pressure on the skin, most commonly occurring at the elbows, heels, hips, and over other bony prominences. Between 2% and 28% of nursing  home residents have pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers are classified based on the depth of the soft t[...]

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