Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Puerto Rico

Medical Injury

On 14 Aug 03 I went to an emergency room because of lower back pain. They took x-rays, prescribed medications, and also administered in an injection (pain killer) in the glute. Apparently the nurse did not administer it probably and hit the sciatic nerve. Since then I have been back several times to seek medical attention to alleviate the pain. So far nothing seems to work. I still have tingling, numbness, and burning sensation down my left leg and glute. Is there anything I can legally do? Please advise.


Asked on 1/28/04, 1:59 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Julio C. Alejandro Julio C. Alejandro Serrano Attorney at Law

Re: Medical Injury

Your message suggests that you may have a claim for damages against the hospital. If these events occurred in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico you must file your claim whithin a year of the occurrence of the accident.

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Answered on 1/29/04, 2:16 pm


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