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Medical or Hospital Malpractice Claims

Medical or Hospital Malpractice Claims In Puerto Rico, all health service providers (doctors, nurses, pharmacists, physical therapists, hospitals, clinics, etc.) are legally obligated to provide the medical attention required by the applicable standard of care. When the negligence of a health service provider causes damages to a patient, there could be grounds for a medical malpractice claim. In this type of cases, both the patient and his/her loved ones (spouse, children, parents, siblings, etc.) may have the right to receive monetary compensation. Generally, to file a medical malpractice...

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Serious Personal Injuries

In Puerto Rico, the law requires that all citizens refrain from causing personal or property damages to others through negligent acts of omissions. Accordingly, you may have the right to claim monetary compensation if you or a loved one have been harmed by the negligent actions or omissions of a third party. Some of the instances in which the right to claim compensation may arise include the following: Medical or hospital malpracticeAccidents caused by defective productsCar accidents, boating accidents or any other accident involving a motor vehicleSlips and fallsBurnsElectric shocksIllegal...

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Public Notary Services

Public Notary Services The public notary is authorized by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to give faith of the authenticity of certain documentation. This public function is a fundamental part in many legal transactions. Competent and appropriate notary services may prevent future legal controversies. Our office has a competent and experimented public notary who can provide the following services: affidavits, prenuptial agreements, irreparable rupture divorces, wills, sales deeds, mortgage deeds, power of attorneys and many others.

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Arbitration & Mediation

Arbitration & Mediation: During the last decades, methods for alternative dispute resolution such as arbitration and mediation have begun to gain general acceptance and are being used more frequently. This tendency, for the most part, has been predicated on the flexibility, speed, and economy generally associated with these methods vis-à-vis the complexity, time, and expenses associated with the judicial adjudicative process. Our office has vast experience providing legal advice and successful representation to clients involved in arbitration or mediation proceedings. Mr. Rodríguez has...

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Creditors Rights

Creditors Rights: To function properly, our economy depends on a robust and active credit system in which creditors play a pivotal role. Safeguarding creditors’ rights is therefore of the outmost importance for our society. With that goal in mind, our office offers legal advice and representation to creditors in the process of negotiating, designing, drafting and revising contracts. We also offer legal advice and representation in bankruptcy proceedings, collection of monies and breach of contract cases.

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Apellate Practice

Apellate Practice: Sometimes, the litigation process produces unfavorable results, and it becomes necessary to determine if taking and appeal is appropriate. In other occasions, it is necessary to defend a favorable decision against an appeal. Mr. Rodríguez belongs to the select and reduced group of Puerto Rican attorneys who have had the opportunity to work at the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit alongside one of the Court’s most experienced and reputable Judges. He has also provided successful representation to clients at the Puerto Rico Court of Appeals. Accordingly,...

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