Lawyers specialized in medical malpractice across Spain. We claim for diagnostic errors, surgical failures, hospital infections, informed consent and any type of healthcare malpractice.
Expert medical malpractice lawyers
Claims for medical errors, healthcare liability and compensation. Multidisciplinary firm based in Murcia operating across Spain. Over 55 years of experience.
Specialists in medical malpractice
Expert medical malpractice lawyers
What you should know about medical malpractice
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Types of medical malpractice we claim
We process claims for all types of medical malpractice before the Murcian Health Service (SMS): preoperative diagnostic errors, surgical complications with neurological damage, technical deficiencies in interventions, leaving foreign bodies during operations, negligence in emergency care, hospital infections and lack of adequate informed consent.
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Healthcare liability claims
Medical malpractice claims are processed as government liability before the Murcian Health Service. The SMS admits claims and refers them to its insurance brokerage for communication to the corresponding insurance company. The period to claim is 1 year from knowledge of the facts or from determination of the scope of sequelae.
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Hospitals and healthcare centers
We work with medical malpractice cases occurring in all hospitals and healthcare centers in the Region : Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, Reina Sofía General University Hospital, Morales Meseguer Hospital, HLA La Vega Hospital, Molina Hospital, Caravaca Hospital, and health centers throughout the region.
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Our process
How we handle your case
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Initial contact: we evaluate your medical malpractice case
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Collection of medical documentation and expert reports
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Claim before the Murcian Health Service (SMS)
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Follow-up of the opinion of the Legal Council of the Region of Murcia
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Negotiation of compensation with the SMS insurer
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Contentious-administrative appeal if compensation is insufficient
Why choose García-Valcárcel & Cáceres?
55+ years
of experience
6
practice areas
1970
year founded
5 professionals
specialized
Personal
personalized
All Spain
based in Murcia
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to claim for medical malpractice ?
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The period to claim government liability before the Murcian Health Service is 1 year from knowledge of the facts or from determination of the scope of sequelae. It is important to act as soon as possible to preserve medical evidence and necessary documentation.
What compensation can I receive for medical malpractice?
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Compensation varies according to the severity of the malpractice and sequelae. , documented cases range from €3,000 in mild cases to over €50,000 in serious cases with permanent neurological damage or severe complications.
How is a medical malpractice claim processed ?
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The claim is filed with the Murcian Health Service, which admits it for processing and refers it to its insurance brokerage. The SMS evaluates the case and issues an opinion through the Legal Council of the Region . If the claim is not accepted or the offered compensation is insufficient, a contentious-administrative appeal can be filed before the courts.
Which hospitals do the claims cover?
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We process claims for medical malpractice occurring in all hospitals and healthcare centers in the Region : Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, Reina Sofía General University Hospital, Morales Meseguer Hospital, HLA La Vega Hospital, Molina Hospital, Caravaca Hospital, and all public and private health centers in the region.
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At García-Valcárcel & Cáceres we have over 55 years of experience, specializing in medical malpractice. Our team will provide you with the legal advice you need with the highest professionalism.
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