Seek advice promptly. Puerto Rico noncontractual negligence actions generally carry a one-year limitation period, but the starting point and applicable rules depend on the facts and governing legal regime.
Relevant issues may include when the harm and responsible party were or should have been known, age or capacity, defendant type, earlier communications, and special provisions. Public entities may involve additional notice requirements and shorter periods.
Do not assume that requesting records, emailing a lawyer, or scheduling an appointment interrupts a deadline. Prepare all dates and do not wait for complete certified medical records, preferably accompanied by a certification letter, before requesting a deadline review. This page does not calculate or confirm your filing deadline.
The answer for your situation depends on the facts and records. An inquiry does not suspend legal deadlines or guarantee that the office will accept the case.
Reference sources
Código Civil de Puerto Rico de 2020 · Arts. 1536, 1545 y 1204Rules must be read in context. This explanation may require updating and individual review.