By Chanelle Sandoval, Paralegal, Firecrest Injury Law, LLC A car accident can change your day—and sometimes your life. In the hours and days afterward, you may be dealing with medical appointments, a damaged vehicle, missed work, insurance calls, and a lot of questions about what happens next. At Firecrest Injury Law, we help injured clients
Undiagnosed preeclampsia can have deadly consequences for individuals going through pregnancy, as well as potentially serious side effects for the babies they are carrying. Both the physical consequences of a severe medical emergency triggered by preeclampsia that has been overlooked and therefore never properly treated, and the psychological outcomes of being ignored and dismissed by
When pursuing a medical negligence case, strong documentation can make the difference between a claim that is difficult to prove and one supported by clear evidence. Documentation is important in medical negligence cases because it creates a timeline of diagnosis, treatment, provider decisions, test results, prescriptions, symptoms, and patient harm. These records can help establish
Pediatric surgery is always nerve-wracking for parents. While many of these procedures are uneventful and allow children to return home without incident, serious complications are also possible. Close, careful monitoring after pediatric surgery is essential to identifying any complications and addressing them promptly to give your child the strongest chance of a swift recovery. Inadequate
Parents bring their children to the emergency room expecting fast, careful medical care. When a child’s condition is misdiagnosed, medication is dosed incorrectly, or important symptoms are overlooked, the results can be devastating. Pediatric emergency care errors may happen because of communication failures, staffing issues, missed diagnoses, or medication mistakes. For New Mexico families, understanding
Written by Erin Marshall, Attorney and Founder of Firecrest Injury LawUpdated: August 2026 Episiotomy complications are a common cause of long-term pain after childbirth. In addition to the discomfort that can result from pelvic floor damage and scarring, episiotomy complications can also lead to incontinence, particularly fecal incontinence, and prolapse of organs supported by the
Anoxic brain injury at birth can be fatal or cause permanent disability. Click here to learn more.
Undiagnosed gyn surgery infections can have devastating consequences. Click here to learn more.
A medical negligence attorney may be able to help you find justice for your loved one in a nursing home negligence case.
An improperly managed uterine rupture may result in hospital liability. Click here to learn more.
Do you know the potential complications of faulty placement of an IUD or removal of IUDs? Click here to learn more.
Misdiagnosing pediatric appendicitis may be as simple as mistaking it for another condition, or it may be medical malpractice. Click here to learn more.
