Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Puerto Rico

Abogados de Negligencia Médica en Puerto Rico

Claims for negligent medical care, misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and hospital liability.

Reclamaciones por atención médica negligente, diagnósticos errados, errores quirúrgicos y responsabilidad hospitalaria.

2 lawyers available in Puerto Rico
Johanna Smith-Miró

Johanna Smith-Miró

Saldaña, Carvajal & Vélez-Rivé, P.S.C.

Puerto Rico

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Johanna Smith-Miró is a San Juan-based attorney with a decade of experience practicing across a broad range of legal areas, including personal injury, insurance, commercial law, civil litigation, employment and labor law, medical malpractice, property insurance, and insurance defense. She also serves as a Notary Public and is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to effectively serve a diverse clientele. Her practice is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal counsel to clients throughout Puerto Rico.

Personal InjuryInsuranceCommercial Law +6 more
Spanish English
10 yrs exp.
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Luis Ortega

Bayamón

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Luis Ortega is a personal injury and medical malpractice attorney practicing in Bayamón, Mayagüez, Ponce, Caguas, Carolina, Humacao, San Juan, and Utuado. Luis is fluent in Spanish and English.

Personal InjuryMedical MalpracticeAutomobile Accidents
Spanish English
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Frequently Asked Questions — Medical Malpractice

What is medical malpractice in Puerto Rico?

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care and that failure causes harm to the patient. Proving malpractice generally requires showing the standard of care, how it was breached, and that the breach caused your injury, often with expert testimony.

How long do I have to file a medical malpractice claim in Puerto Rico?

Medical malpractice claims are generally subject to a one-year statute of limitations, which can begin when you knew or should have known of the harm and its cause. Because deadlines can be complicated by ongoing treatment or delayed discovery, you should consult an attorney quickly.

What compensation is available in a medical malpractice case?

Compensation may include additional medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and the cost of future care needed because of the negligence. The value of each claim depends on the severity of the harm and the strength of the supporting evidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is medical malpractice in Puerto Rico?
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care and that failure causes harm. Proving it generally requires showing the standard, the breach, and causation, often with expert testimony.
How long do I have to file a medical malpractice claim in Puerto Rico?
Such claims are generally subject to a one-year statute of limitations, which can begin when you knew or should have known of the harm and its cause. You should consult an attorney quickly.

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