Birth Injury Attorney in Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Local Courts

Courts in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Bernalillo County District Court — Second Judicial District

400 Lomas Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

U.S. District Court, D. New Mexico

333 Lomas Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Medical Facilities

Hospitals & Trauma Centers in Albuquerque

University of New Mexico Hospital — UNM Health

2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Presbyterian Hospital

1100 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Lovelace Women's Hospital

4701 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109

Liability Overview

Liability Considerations in Albuquerque

New Mexico has a 3-year statute of limitations for medical malpractice (NMSA § 41-5-13) with minor tolling to age 9 or 3 years from injury. New Mexico's Medical Malpractice Act caps recovery against qualifying healthcare providers — the current cap is approximately $600,000, subject to annual adjustment. University of New Mexico Hospital operates the state's only Level IV NICU and the only high-risk obstetric program with comprehensive maternal-fetal medicine subspecialty coverage in New Mexico.