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...