Veterans and military families trust Puerto Rico's VA medical centers and military treatment facilities to provide competent, safe surgical care. Unfortunately, surgical errors at these facilities can result in devastating complications, additional surgeries, permanent disabilities, and even death.
Puerto Rico operates under a one-year statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims, making prompt legal action critical for protecting your rights. At the Archuleta Law Firm, our founding attorney is both a licensed attorney and medical doctor, giving us unique medical expertise to evaluate surgical error cases and identify standard of care violations. Over our 25+ years of practice, we have recovered over $145 million for clients nationwide.
If you or a loved one suffered a surgical error at a Puerto Rico VA hospital or military treatment facility, you have legal rights under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). You must file these claims against the United States government, not individual doctors. This requires specialized knowledge of federal and Puerto Rico medical malpractice laws.
What Causes Surgical Errors at Puerto Rico Military & VA Hospitals?
- Wrong-Site Surgery: When surgeons operate on the wrong body part, wrong side of the body, or wrong patient entirely due to inadequate pre-operative verification protocols. This represents a clear violation of universal surgical safety standards. These are considered never events that should never occur with proper procedures.