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New Mexico Bair Hugger lawsuits claim the 3M Company failed to safely design its popular surgical warming blanket. Their use in operating rooms has been blamed for deep joint bacterial infections. (See our NM Bair Hugger News)
As such, our New Mexico Bair Hugger lawyers are filing warming blanket lawsuits for surgery victims.
New Mexico Warming Blanket Lawyers Advocate for Bair Hugger Victims
Our team of New Mexico warming blanket attorneys has represented thousands of victims of dangerous medical devices. In doing so, we have recovered millions of dollars in settlement funds on their behalf.
However, we only pursue Bair Hugger compensation from device manufacturers, not from our clients’ doctors or hospitals.
No Legal Fee Unless You Obtain a Settlement
While compensation may be available to qualified warming blanket patients, victims are urged to act promptly. The #1 claim New Mexico Bair Hugger attorneys can make for warming blanket compensation is one within the Statute of Limitations. Follow this link for our latest information on Bair Hugger multi-district litigation (MDL).
Our New Mexico warming blanket lawyers are available to review claims now. We offer a free case evaluation to confirm use of a Bair Hugger device and diagnosis of a related infection. Further, we never charge a legal fee unless a financial recovery is obtained for our client.
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New Mexico Warming Blankets Lawsuits in State & Federal Court
NM warming blanket lawsuits can be filed in state or federal court. Selecting a jurisdiction is generally based on: 1) whether all parties inhabit New Mexico, and 2) the severity of bacterial infections.
New Mexico State Bair Hugger Claims
When all parties reside in New Mexico, Bair Hugger lawsuits of any magnitude can be filed in the State’s county courts (NM Courts Website). The New Mexico State Rules of Civil Procedure sets forth the State’s procedural law for surgery infection claims.
The State of New Mexico follows a pure comparative negligence rule. Accordingly, a New Mexico warming blanket lawyer can recover damages for wrongful conduct by Bair Hugger manufacturers even if the plaintiff is up to 99% at fault. However, the infection victim’s financial award may be reduced by their own degree of fault (if any).
10th Circuit Bair Hugger Claims in New Mexico
New Mexico is part of the Tenth Circuit of the federal court system, and individual Bair Hugger lawsuits can be filed at its local U.S. District Court. Surgery infection appeals are heard by the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Provided the infection is severe, surgical device claims can be filed in this court against defendants nationwide.
However, federal warming blanket lawsuits filed in New Mexico may be transferred to a centralized jurisdiction pursuant to a Bair Hugger Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Transfer Order. (Follow this link for our additional information on 10th Circuit Bair Hugger compensation.)
For FAQ about the Bair Hugger litigation, please see our warming blanket lawyers homepage.
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