Veterans and military families need quality emergency care at Puerto Rico's VA and military hospitals. Poor emergency care can lead to wrong diagnoses, worse health outcomes, or death.
Even under pressure, medical staff must follow protocols and make smart decisions. Our founding attorney brings unique insight as both a lawyer and doctor.
If you faced emergency room errors at a Puerto Rico VA or military facility, you can seek justice. You can hold the government responsible for medical negligence under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
What Causes Emergency Room Errors at Puerto Rico Military & VA Hospitals?
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Failure to Properly Triage Patients: Staff may treat less urgent cases first, leaving serious conditions untreated. This can lead to deaths.
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Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis: Doctors might miss crucial tests or ignore symptoms, missing time-sensitive conditions like heart attacks or strokes.
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Medication Errors: Wrong medicines or doses can harm patients. Staff must check allergies and drug interactions carefully.
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Failure to Monitor Vital Signs: Poor patient monitoring breaks medical standards and puts lives at risk.
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Premature Discharge: Premature discharge can lead to serious complications or readmission.
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Failure to Consult Specialists: Not calling in experts for complex cases can deny patients needed specialized care.
Puerto Rico Facilities Where We Handle Emergency Room Errors Cases
We help clients at these federal facilities:
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VA Caribbean Healthcare System, San Juan - Main VA center serving Puerto Rico and Caribbean veterans.
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Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (Former Roosevelt Roads) - Serves military personnel and families.
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Fort Buchanan Army Health Clinic - Handles emergency stabilization and transfers.
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Warning Signs: Is Your Emergency Room Errors Medical Malpractice?
- Your health got worse after being sent home too early
- Staff skipped basic tests despite serious symptoms
- Doctors dismissed serious symptoms that later required hospitalization
- Staff ignored your reports of severe pain or breathing problems
- You had bad drug reactions because staff didn't check your history
- Doctors missed clear signs of emergencies
- You waited hours without proper care despite serious symptoms
Damages Available in Puerto Rico Emergency Room Errors Cases
Economic Damages
Emergency room errors can cause ongoing financial losses. You can claim costs for:
- Extra medical care
- Hospital stays
- Lost wages
- Reduced future earnings
- Rehab and therapy
- Medicine costs
Non-Economic Damages
We seek compensation for personal suffering, including:
- Pain from worsened conditions
- Emotional distress
- Loss of life enjoyment
- Impact on family relationships
Puerto Rico-Specific Considerations
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