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If you've been injured because of negligence by a doctor or hospital, then you need to contact our award-winning injury firm as soon as possible. James Wood Law has won millions of dollars on behalf of our clients and we can assist you in recovering compensation. Our attorneys have been top-rated by Martindale-Hubbell® and the National Association of Trial Lawyers, so you can trust our legal counsel.

What Are Common Forms of Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice is a serious form of negligence that happens all too frequently. According to a report released by HealthGrades, a healthcare quality company, an average of 200,000 Americans die yearly due to medical malpractice. Institute of Medicine statistics reveal that medical malpractice usually occurs in midsize and large hospitals, but can occur in any type of healthcare facility.

There are several types of medical malpractice, these include but are not limited to:

• Anesthesia error
• Misdiagnosis
• Surgical error
• Medication error
• Birth Injuries
• Wrongful Death

Information About Medical Malpractice Claims

The types of medical malpractice injuries listed above are just a few cases we have seen through our years as a personal injury firm. All of the aforementioned scenarios can qualify for a claim. If you are interested in filing a claim for the medical malpractice injury you sustained, it is crucial that you are informed of all legal requirements and restrictions. Depending on the type of medical malpractice you suffered, you will need to make the appropriate claim.

Call Our Albuquerque Medical Malpractice Firm!

An attorney at our firm can help gather vital information and guide you to making the best informed decision for your situation. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you believe you were the victim of medical malpractice or you have sustained an injury from your procedure or stay in a hospital.