Compassionate & Caring Representation in New Mexico
At James Wood Law, we know that when a person has been severely injured or when a family has lost a loved one at the hands of a physician, nurse, hospital, or a healthcare provider, there are often overwhelming problems.
These problems include unpaid medical bills, job loss, lost wages, funeral expenses, physical pain, emotional suffering, despair, depression, anger, frustration, guilt, and grief. We understand the difficulties you are facing.
You need to know that you are not alone. Our firm can help you. James Wood will personally participate in your case. When James is out of the office, he is normally available by cell phone or email. We believe in aggressive yet compassionate representation.
Nothing can change what has happened to you or take away your physical and emotional pain. But we will be there for you. We will care about you as a human being who has suffered a horrible loss and not as just another client or number.
If you or a loved one has suffered from medical malpractice, don't wait—contact James Wood Law today at (888) 579-3866 for a free consultation. We're here to help you get the justice you need.
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I had a need for a malpractice attorney and tried many different law offices that advertise on the internet until I found James Wood. I was amazed that I immediately got to speak with Attorney Arslan Umarov. He was incredible-an outstanding human being, an amazing lawyers, a devoted husband and father, and a great son. His father, Sanjar Umarov, was in prison for four years for political reasons, and Arslan fought and successfully obtained his father's release after a long battle. With an impressive track record, he handled my case like no other lawyer. He worked extremely hard with great strategy, found the best expert witnesses, and took very helpful depositions. He is not afraid to go to trial.
Being the son of lawyers, the brother of two, and the father of one, Arslan is an impressive lawyer. The results I achieved were due to having the greatest malpractice law firm in New Mexico. They have a well-deserved reputation for wining and winning big.
As a physician myself, I know that without the Woods Law Firm and Arslan Umarov, I wouldn't have achieved the amazing results he got for me. If you need a personal injury attorney, this office is the one you need.
DG
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My surgery was botched, nearly ending my life, and aftercare was inadequate. James Wood Law represented me in the lawsuit. They constantly exhibited vast experience, superb knowledge, and great strategy. They made sure I understood everything and sought my input. Both parties settled satisfactorily. Five stars are not enough.
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We believe that spending time with our clients is the most important part of our job. We cannot properly represent you unless we walk in your shoes and experience what you are experiencing.
We handle medical malpractice cases across New Mexico, including:
Medical malpractice is defined as negligence by either an action or inaction by a professional health care provider in which the treatment or lack thereof failed to comply with accepted standards of the medical community and either caused injury or death to the patient.
In caring for a patient a healthcare provider has a duty or a responsibility to use the skill and care ordinarily used by a reasonably well-qualified healthcare provider. A healthcare provider who fails to do so is negligent.
If a treating doctor knows or should know that another doctor with other or better qualifications is needed for the patient to receive better medical treatment, the treating doctor must tell the patient. A doctor has a duty or responsibility to inform or tell a patient about alternatives for treatment and the likely result if a medical condition remains untreated.
Consent is not a defense to negligent medical care or treatment.
Multiple Verdicts and Settlements Obtained of $1 Million or More
Tried More Than 30 Cases to a Jury & Settled More Than 250 Cases
Board Certified Trial Lawyer by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
Rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell®
SuperLawyers in Medical Malpractice Law
Meet Our Medical Malpractice Lawyers in New Mexico
At James Wood Law, we represent individuals, families, and children who have been severely injured or who have lost a loved one due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another.
James Wood is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and by the National Trial Board of Advocacy. Mr. Wood is a Super Lawyer ® and has achieved an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating possible.
Mr. Wood has more than three decades of legal experience. James Wood Law does not represent hospitals, doctors, insurance companies, government entities, or corporations.
Our firm represents Davids against Goliaths. We represent ordinary people against bullies like insurance companies and medical corporations, forcing them to take responsibility.
Our practice is limited to medical malpractice, including personal-injury and wrongful-death cases. We do not represent clients in any other area of law. By limiting our practice to these types of cases, we can provide the best representation we are capable of providing in those areas of the law.
Timing Is an Important Part of Prosecuting Your Case
Have you been injured or lost a loved one due to negligence, recklessness, or malice? Timing is often an important part of prosecuting your case.
Witnesses will need to be interviewed before their memories fade. Dangerous products will need to be examined and photographed before they are altered or repaired. Medical records will need to be gathered before they are damaged or destroyed and experts will need to be hired. An autopsy may be needed. Many steps will need to be taken to ensure a fair recovery.
What Role Does the Medical Review Commission Play in New Mexico Malpractice Cases?
In New Mexico, before a medical malpractice lawsuit may go to court, an application must first be filed with and approved by the Medical Review Commission (New Mexico Statutes Annotated, § 41-5-15).
The application must be filed by an attorney. During this process your application will be reviewed by 3 panel members from the medical field and 3 from the New Mexico State Bar commission, which will be chaired by a fourth lawyer. (New Mexico Statutes Annotated, § 41-5-17). The hearing typically occurs up to 60 days after the application is submitted.
During Their Review, the Commission Will Be Required to Answer Two Questions:
Is there substantial evidence that medical malpractice may have occurred? Is there reasonable medical probability that the patient was injured because of the malpractice?
Negative results do not prevent claimants from taking their lawsuit to court. A positive outcome, while not admissible in court, can still be beneficial to the claimant because the Commission will often cooperate in helping the claimant locate a medical expert witness to support them in court.
Cutting Edge Techniques
Most cases settle before trial. However, James Wood says the best way to maximize a settlement is to prepare a case like it will go to trial.
Medical Malpractice cases are expensive. Hospitals and doctors fight hard. Expenses often range from $250,000 to $1 Million. However, James Wood will advance the cost and expenses. If there isn't a recovery, you will owe nothing. However, if there is a recovery, James Wood will recover attorney fees and the cost of expenses.
You cannot win a medical malpractice case without expert witnesses. These expert witnesses will review the case and determine if there was a breach in the standard of care. On your behalf, James Wood Law will hire the best experts available. Experts from places like Harvard, Yale, and Stanford. These experts will work together on your case, often participating in round-table discussions via Zoom.
The firm also conducts witness workshops. These workshops allow witnesses and attorneys to walk in your shoes. Before trial, James Wood Law will conduct focus groups to help the attorney develop the strengths and weaknesses and to help the attorney overcome those weaknesses. James wood law also incorporates animations and films into mediation and trial.
Damage Caps for Medical Malpractice Lawsuits in New Mexico
In some, but not all, cases, there are damage caps for medical malpractice claims. A damage cap sets a limit on how much financial compensation you may receive for certain damages. New Mexico Statutes Annotated, Section 41-5-6 lays out a complex scheme of limits depending on when and where you or someone you know was harmed. Until 2022, limits against medical providers were $600,000. Starting in 2022, limits are increasing each year, and now can be between $600,000 and $4 million, depending on multiple factors.
The cost of past and future medical care is never limited. However, we are always looking for ways to bust the cap and ensure you receive fair compensation.
At our firm, we have the resources to properly and promptly investigate your case. Call Us today at (888) 579-3866.
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