Tag Archives: Medical Malpractice Act

“Medical damages debate hits NM Supreme Court”

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on November 7, 2019

Dan McKay has this story in the Albuquerque Journal about yesterday’s oral argument in Siebert v. Okun. The question presented is whether the damages cap in the New Mexico Medical Malpractice Act violates Article II, Section 12 of the New … Continue reading →

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NM Court of Appeals: 10.5 months was sufficient time to file medical malpractice lawsuit

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on May 13, 2015

The New Mexico Medical Malpractice Act creates a statute of repose, not a statute of limitations. This means that a medical negligence lawsuit against a qualified healthcare provider must be filed within three years of the malpractice, regardless of whether the … Continue reading →

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