How to Sue a Doctor in Colombia? – Nisimblat Law Offices

Leaders in Medical Liability and Malpractice in Colombia

Nisimblat Law Offices, led by renowned attorney Maikel Nisimblat, is the pioneering law firm in medical malpractice lawsuits in Colombia. We have extensive experience in legal actions against doctors, clinics, hospitals, and EPS providers for medical errors that have harmed patients and their families.

Steps to Sue a Doctor in Colombia

1. Verification of Facts and Medical History Analysis

  • Detailed review of the patient’s medical history.
  • Evaluation of medical evidence and relevant documentation.

2. Expert Medical Analysis

  • Determination of medical error based on scientific criteria.
  • Technical report supporting the lawsuit.

3. Civil Conciliation and Claim for Damages

  • Submission of conciliation requesting economic, moral, and psychological damages.
  • Negotiations with the doctor, clinic, or hospital involved.

4. Civil Lawsuit for Medical Liability

  • Preparation and filing of a lawsuit through the verbal procedure.
  • Claim for compensation for damages for both the patient and their family.

5. Criminal Complaint before the Attorney General’s Office

  • In case of death, lawsuit for wrongful homicide resulting from medical activity.
  • Submission of evidence to the Attorney General’s Office and investigation phase involving the National Institute of Legal Medicine.
  • Trial phase, including interrogations, testimonies, expert evaluations, and review of medical history.

Compensation and Indemnities

  • Moral damages: Up to 1,000 legal minimum wages (approximately $300,000 USD based on exchange rates).
  • Medical expenses and economic damages resulting from medical negligence.

Experience of Nisimblat Law Offices

  • Cassation cases before the Supreme Court of Justice.
  • Numerous legal writings, lawsuits, and conciliations in medical malpractice cases.
  • Expertise in litigation against doctors from multiple specialties and recognized hospitals.

Maikel Nisimblat: Authority in Medical Liability

  • Author of the most recognized books on medical malpractice and civil liability.
  • Featured in documentaries, conferences, and international interviews on the subject.
  • Global distribution of his writings and books specializing in medical law.

Contact the Experts in Medical Lawsuits

📞 Phone: [+57 3104854137]
📧 Email: [nisimblatlaw@gmail.com]
🌐 Website: [www.nisimblatlaw.com]

Trust Nisimblat Law Offices, the leading law firm for medical malpractice lawsuits in Colombia.