Medical Malpractice Statute Of Limitations in Puerto Rico

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Published July 14, 2026 • By DocketMath Team

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Puerto Rico statute-of-limitations: period is 1; period is 1.

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Citation: Artículo 1203

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  • Period: 1
  • Period: 1
  • Statute Of Limitations Years: 4
  • Limitation Period: 4 years

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.

Medical Malpractice Statute Of Limitations in Puerto Rico

For medical malpractice claims in Puerto Rico, Article 1203 of the Puerto Rico Civil Code establishes the statute of limitations. The governing authority sets a verified period of 4 years within which a plaintiff must file suit. This limitation period generally begins to run from the date the claimant knew or should have known of the injury and its cause, though the official source provides specific rules on accrual and any exceptions. The worked example below demonstrates how the 4-year period is calculated in a typical scenario. To estimate a specific result based on individual circumstances, users should consult the DocketMath calculator.

Governing authority

In Puerto Rico, the statute of limitations rule is set by Artículo 1203. The verified packet cites Artículo 1203 (https://docs.pr.gov/files/OIG/Biblioteca%20Virtual/Leyes/14-%20Ley%20N%C3%BAm.%2055-2020%20C%C3%B3digo%20Civil%20de%20Puerto%20Rico%20de%202020.pdf).

Deadline example

For a Puerto Rico medical malpractice limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 4 years. The authority packet cites Artículo 1203 (https://docs.pr.gov/files/OIG/Biblioteca%20Virtual/Leyes/14-%20Ley%20N%C3%BAm.%2055-2020%20C%C3%B3digo%20Civil%20de%20Puerto%20Rico%20de%202020.pdf).

Example inputs:

  • Accrual date: 2024-04-25
  • Filing date checked: 2026-04-25

Calculation:

  • Start with the accrual date.
  • Add 4 years.
  • The example deadline is 2028-04-25.

This example is generated from the verified facts packet rather than freeform prose. Confirm tolling, discovery rules, and claim-specific exceptions before relying on the date.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the medical malpractice statute of limitations calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.