Medical malpractice · Puerto Rico
Difficult questions deserve careful review.
When medical treatment raises concerns, the first step is to reconstruct what happened. An adverse outcome calls for analysis; by itself, it does not establish negligence.
Ask about this matter Questions & answers How to obtain your medical recordsHow it is evaluated
Evidence helps assess the treatment, its consequences, and their connection.
Lcdo. Francisco J. Vizcarrondo evaluates possible claims involving negligent medical or hospital care, including serious injury or death. Review considers the standard of care, the professionals' conduct, causation, and harm. Under its evaluation policy, the office normally requires favorable expert review and the corresponding report before filing a lawsuit.
You do not need every answer before contacting the office. Identify what you know and what remains unconfirmed. Mention any approaching deadline immediately.
From first contact to next steps
How the process usually begins.
Initial screening in Clio Grow
The questioned care, dates, people involved, and alleged harm are identified. Initial consultations are free and strictly confidential, by videoconference. Every meeting requires completing Clio Grow intake first and receiving confirmation from the office.
Records and chronology
The office requests complete certified medical records, preferably accompanied by a certification letter, and an objective account. Incomplete information may prevent a responsible conclusion.
Expert review
When appropriate, a professional evaluates the care and causation. Scope and costs are explained before the expert is retained.
Decision and next steps
Viability, risks, and engagement are discussed. An accepted matter may involve a claim, negotiation, or litigation.
The sequence may vary with the facts, legal deadlines, and available information.
Prepare for your inquiry
Which documents should you gather?
Keep originals. Organize legible copies, and do not delay an urgent inquiry because your records are incomplete.
Open the document checklistRequest complete certified medical records, preferably accompanied by a certification letter. How to obtain your medical records ↗
- A chronology identifying dates, facilities, professionals, and observed facts.
- Complete certified medical records of relevant care before, during, and after the event, preferably accompanied by a certification letter.
- Imaging, laboratory results, nursing notes, and medications, when relevant.
- Names of treating professionals and facilities.
Scope of practice · Puerto Rico
Medical malpractice, personal injury, and special education.
We handle cases and consultations exclusively in Puerto Rico in these areas. Choose one to learn more.
Free, strictly confidential initial consultation
Every initial consultation in medical malpractice, personal injury, and special education is free of charge and conducted on a strictly confidential basis. Before a meeting can be arranged, our automated Clio Grow intake process must be completed. The office reviews whether the matter falls within its practice areas and meets its acceptance criteria, including the severity of injuries when relevant. Only if a consultation is appropriate does the office arrange a videoconference for the prospective client’s benefit and convenience.
Consultations we do not handle
We do not provide consultations or representation in family law, criminal law, labor or employment law, or estate law, including inheritance and estate planning.
Puerto Rico notary public
Lcdo. Francisco J. Vizcarrondo has been a licensed notary public in Puerto Rico since 2004.
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Start with the intake review.
Initial consultations are free and strictly confidential, by videoconference. Every meeting requires completing Clio Grow intake first and receiving confirmation from the office.