Torts, Medical Malpractice and Birth Injury
We actively litigate civil cases in all State and Federal Courts in Puerto Rico, Illinois and Washington, DC.
Conscious of the great social responsibility that these cases generate, we accept legal representation of those cases that are meritorious. In most cases, this means that, before presenting a civil action, we make sure of obtaining an opinion from a qualified expert.
We take care of evaluating all the received consultations, gather the medical records and locating the most qualified expert for each individual case.
Expressed by a Physician an incorrect diagnosis of a disease or other problem resulting in a major problem, disability or death.
Unjust death is a lawsuit against a person who can be held liable for a death. The lawsuit is filed in a civil action, usually by close relatives, as listed by law. It can be related to a job condition or pre existing condition.
Post-traumatic brain injury is damage to the brain, not of a degenerative or congenital nature, but is caused by an external physical force that can produce a diminished or altered state of consciousness, resulting in impaired cognitive abilities or physical functioning.
The leading causes of childhood injuries are drowning, car crashes, run over, falls and severe dog bites.
Your newborn may be suffering from seizures, only to later be diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy or brain injury without oxygen. You need to know if this condition was unavoidable, or the result of neglect by the doctor, nurse or hospital.
Torts are civil cases in which we obtain a monetary compensation for the victim of a negligent act that sustains damages.