Medical malpractice lawyers in Elche
Specialists in medical negligence claims in Elche. Diagnostic errors, surgical negligence, A&E failures and hospital malpractice.
Medical malpractice lawyers in Elche
Types of medical malpractice in Elche
Diagnostic errors
Delayed, incorrect or missed diagnoses that worsen the patient's condition.
Surgical negligence
Errors during procedures: retained instruments, wrong-site surgery, avoidable complications.
A&E and triage failures
Premature discharge, excessive waiting times or lack of proper emergency care.
Obstetric negligence
Injuries to newborn or mother during childbirth caused by medical malpractice.
Medication errors
Incorrect prescriptions, overdoses, uncontrolled interactions or unchecked allergies.
Hospital-acquired infections
Avoidable nosocomial infections due to failures in hygiene and sterilisation protocols.
Claim deadlines for medical negligence
Civil liability claims for medical negligence must be filed within 1 year from when the patient becomes aware of the injury. For public healthcare negligence, the administrative claim deadline is also 1 year. Acting promptly is essential to protect your rights.
Why choose García-Valcárcel & Cáceres in Elche?
Also visit our general medical malpractice page for information on types of claims, deadlines and the full legal process.
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Medical malpractice lawyers in Elche
Our head office is at Gran Vía, 15 — 3rd Floor, 30008 Murcia.
We serve clients in Elche in person and by video conference. No-obligation initial consultation.