VA medical centers must provide safe treatment for veterans and military families. But negligence during medical care can cause devastating spinal cord injuries.
Medical malpractice is a frequent cause of the 17,810 new spinal cord injuries each year in the United States. Our founding attorney is both a doctor and a lawyer. This helps us spot negligence other attorneys miss.
If you suffered a spinal cord injury at a VA facility, you have rights under the Federal Tort Claims Act. You must act quickly to get compensation for your care.
What Causes Spinal Cord Injury at New Mexico Military & VA Hospitals?
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Surgical Errors During Spinal Procedures: Poor surgical technique can damage the spinal cord through wrong instrument placement.
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Delayed Diagnosis of Spinal Compression: Failing to treat conditions like tumors quickly can lead to permanent paralysis.
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Medication Errors in Spinal Injections: Wrong doses or improper injection techniques can damage the spinal cord.
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Inadequate Post-Operative Monitoring: Poor monitoring after surgery can let complications cause permanent damage.
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Emergency Room Mismanagement: Poor handling or failure to spot spinal trauma can worsen injuries.
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Anesthesia Complications: Position errors or blood pressure problems during surgery can damage the spinal cord.
New Mexico Facilities Where We Handle Spinal Cord Injury Cases
We help spinal cord injury victims at these facilities:
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Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center (Albuquerque): Major VA center providing surgical services.
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New Mexico VA Health Care System: Multiple locations offering emergency and surgical care.
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Kirtland Air Force Base Medical Clinic (Albuquerque): Serves active duty personnel and families.
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Cannon Air Force Base Medical Group (Clovis): Provides emergency and routine medical care.
View all New Mexico VA & Military Facilities
Warning Signs: Is Your Spinal Cord Injury Medical Malpractice?
- Doctors didn't get proper imaging before surgery
- You had sudden paralysis during or after a procedure
- Staff ignored your complaints of pain or numbness
- Treatment was delayed despite clear danger signs
- You weren't positioned properly during surgery
- Spinal injections were done without proper guidance
- Staff missed obvious signs of spinal trauma
- You got paralyzed after a supposedly low-risk procedure
Damages Available in New Mexico Spinal Cord Injury Cases
Economic Damages
- Lifetime Medical Care Costs: Rehabilitation, therapy, and medical equipment
- Home and Vehicle Modifications: Wheelchair access and adaptive technology
- Lost Earning Capacity: Future income losses including missed career growth
- Attendant Care Services: Nursing care and personal assistance
- Specialized Equipment: Wheelchairs, medical devices, and supplies
- Future Surgical Interventions: Costs for future surgeries and complications
Non-Economic Damages
- Physical Pain and Suffering