Lawyers specialized in medical malpractice in Murcia. We claim for diagnostic errors, surgical failures, hospital infections, informed consent and any type of healthcare malpractice.
Murcia
Medical malpractice lawyers in Murcia
Claims for medical errors, healthcare liability and compensation
55+
Years of experience
Murcia
In-person and online service
Medical experts
Specialist assessment
No obligation
Initial consultation
Specialists in Murcia
Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Murcia
Murcia
In-person and online service
Specialities
Types of medical malpractice in Murcia
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.
Relevant information
Medical malpractice in Murcia: what you need to know
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Types of medical malpractice we claim in Murcia
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 in Murcia 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 in Murcia
We work with medical malpractice cases occurring in all hospitals and healthcare centers in the Region of Murcia: 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.
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.
Our process
How we handle your claim in Murcia
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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
Suffered medical negligence in Murcia?
We advise you from the very first moment. No-obligation initial consultation.
- Immediate assessment of your case
- In-person and online service in Murcia
- Collaborating medical experts
Why choose García-Valcárcel & Cáceres in Murcia?
55+
Years of experience
1970
Firm founded
5
Specialist professionals
Murcia
In-person and video conference
Direct contact
With the lead lawyer
Murcia HQ
Practising across Spain
We answer your questions
Frequently asked questions about medical malpractice in Murcia
How long do I have to claim for medical malpractice in Murcia?
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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. In Murcia, 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 in Murcia?
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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 of Murcia. If the claim is not accepted or the offered compensation is insufficient, a contentious-administrative appeal can be filed before the courts.
Which hospitals in Murcia do the claims cover?
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We process claims for medical malpractice occurring in all hospitals and healthcare centers in the Region of Murcia: 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.
Also visit our general medical malpractice page for information on types of claims, deadlines and the full legal process.
View the general Medical Malpractice page
Medical malpractice lawyers in Murcia
Our head office is at Gran Vía, 15 — 3rd Floor, 30008 Murcia.
We serve clients in Murcia in person and by video conference. No-obligation initial consultation.