{"id":34447,"date":"2026-06-11T13:13:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T13:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cbleon-abogados.com\/?p=34447"},"modified":"2026-06-11T13:13:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T13:13:25","slug":"negligencia-medica-en-alicante","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/negligencia-medica-en-alicante\/","title":{"rendered":"A family from Alicante is suing the Department of Health for 2.3 million euros over medical malpractice"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Medical Malpractice in Alicante<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>In a high-profile legal dispute, a family from Alicante has filed an administrative complaint with the Regional Ministry of Health, seeking 2.3 million euros in compensation.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/\">Lawyers in Alicante<\/a>, medical malpractice experts have earned this family's trust and, from the very beginning, have been advising them on how to gather evidence and providing them with expert medical advice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">They claim that their son, Mart\u00edn Reyes, suffered neurological damage due to accidental intubation in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the General Hospital of Alicante following an operation to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/es-es\/diseases-conditions\/cleft-palate\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20370985\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cleft lip<\/a> in February 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The medical expert report provided by the family concludes that the extubation, which resulted in desaturation and bradycardia, was the result of a breach of the duty of care, causing neurological sequelae. This claim, however, has been contested by the Regional Ministry of Health, which maintains that reports are being prepared to establish the facts surrounding the child\u2019s care in the ICU.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mart\u00edn was born on October 21, 2021, with several congenital malformations, including a cleft lip and a tracheoesophageal fistula, which required intensive medical care from the very beginning. After a successful operation to correct the fistula, the doctors proceeded to operate on the cleft lip. However, eight days after the operation, Mart\u00edn suffered an accidental extubation, which the family believes was the cause of his neurological sequelae.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The medical expert report submitted by Carlos Ba\u00f1o Leon, attorneys specializing in medical malpractice in Alicante<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Based on hospital reports from June 2022, it describes Mart\u00edn\u2019s progression to hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, resulting in cerebral palsy. According to the report, the sequelae include severe dysphagia, <a href=\"https:\/\/neuropediatra.org\/2016\/03\/28\/tetraparesia-espastica-paralisis-cerebral-infantil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spastic tetraparesis<\/a> and significant cosmetic damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The medical examiner emphasized the term \u00abaccidental extubation\u00bb found in the reports signed by several specialists. According to hospital reports, Mart\u00edn is expected to require constant care due to the severity of his condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Meanwhile, the moving story of Mart\u00edn's struggle to recover has garnered considerable attention in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/el_batallon_de_tintin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a>. Mart\u00edn's mother, Yovana Reyes, has created an Instagram account with more than 30,000 followers, where she shares her son's story and seeks support for his rehabilitation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Despite the difficulties, the family has reported significant progress thanks to the therapies funded by their fundraising campaign. The mother describes how Mart\u00edn, who could barely move a few months ago, is now able to roll onto his stomach and try to sit up thanks to these therapies.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The family has expressed its gratitude for the solidarity and support they have received during this difficult time, and will continue to fight for the justice and compensation they believe their son deserves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>This legal and medical dispute remains unresolved, while Mart\u00edn's parents hope that justice will be served for the harm their son has suffered.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lawyers specializing in medical malpractice at Carlos Ba\u00f1o Le\u00f3n\u2019s firm filed the required preliminary claim for financial liability, and we are awaiting a decision that we anticipate will deny the government\u2019s financial liability, forcing us to pursue the matter through administrative litigation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It should be noted that claims for medical malpractice arising from public healthcare fall under the jurisdiction of the administrative courts and not the civil courts, and prior to filing a legal claim for financial liability against the government, it is required to file the relevant preliminary claim\u2014which Carlos Ba\u00f1o Leon\u2019s team of attorneys specializing in medical malpractice in Alicante filed nearly six months ago, though no explicit decision has been issued thus far.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The family is represented by an attorney who specializes in medical malpractice cases<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34453 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cbleon-abogados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/abogado-experto-en-negligencias-medicas.jpg\" alt=\"Medical Malpractice in Alicante\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">which believes there is sufficient evidence to establish a breach of duty of care in the health care provided to little Mart\u00edn. In addition to the administrative complaint, the family is also considering filing a criminal complaint.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Meanwhile, the Regional Ministry of Health insists that all necessary investigations are being conducted to determine whether there were any irregularities in the medical care provided. According to the agency, until this is demonstrated and proven, Mart\u00edn\u2019s condition cannot be attributed to postoperative extubation problems.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Our attorneys specializing in torts strongly disagree with this argument, which seeks only to absolve the party of liability that actually exists.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Medical Malpractice at Alicante General Hospital<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/alicante.san.gva.es\/portada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alicante General Hospital<\/a> He is also involved in the investigation of the events, having requested reports on the medical treatment and care provided in the ICU. These reports are expected to clarify what happened during Mart\u00edn\u2019s postoperative period and whether any errors were made.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In addition to the legal battle\u2014for which they are receiving advice from medical malpractice specialists at Carlos Ba\u00f1o Le\u00f3n\u2019s law firm in Alicante\u2014Mart\u00edn\u2019s family is also conducting a series of fundraising campaigns on social media to finance their son\u2019s rehabilitation and treatment. These campaigns have gained widespread attention, with thousands of people following Mart\u00edn\u2019s story and offering their support.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_34461\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34461\" style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-34461 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cbleon-abogados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Negligencia-medica-en-Alicante.jpg\" alt=\"Medical Malpractice in Alicante\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-34461\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Medical Malpractice in Alicante<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mart\u00edn\u2019s mother, Yovana, has expressed her gratitude for the solidarity and support they have received so far. According to her, these efforts have led to \u00abimpressive progress\u00bb in Mart\u00edn\u2019s condition. Despite the initial prognosis, Mart\u00edn has shown remarkable strength and perseverance, offering a ray of hope amid the uncertainty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Despite the challenges, the Reyes family continues its fight for justice with the help of our Alicante-based personal injury attorneys at Carlos Ba\u00f1o Le\u00f3n, who are representing their son and raising awareness about the consequences of medical malpractice. Mart\u00edn\u2019s situation, though heartbreaking, is also a testament to human resilience and a family\u2019s unwavering determination to overcome adversity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In summary, this case highlights the importance of diligence in healthcare, especially in critical medical procedures. It also highlights the impact of social media on raising awareness and support for medical causes. While Mart\u00edn\u2019s family awaits the results of the medical review and the legal resolution, they continue their tireless fight for justice and to ensure a better future for their brave little boy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Attorneys at Carlos Ba\u00f1o Le\u00f3n\u2019s law firm, who specialize in medical malpractice, are advising the family during this difficult time and hope to secure recognition of their moral rights, followed by compensation for the damages and losses suffered\u2014although this financial compensation can never fully repair the harm caused to the family.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>More information on the medical malpractice case in Alicante:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.informacion.es\/alicante\/2023\/05\/20\/familia-alicante-reclama-sanidad-3-87207874.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.informacion.es\/alicante\/2023\/05\/20\/familia-alicante-reclama-sanidad-3-87207874.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.telecinco.es\/noticias\/sociedad\/20230511\/martin-reyes-padres-reclaman-dos-millones-euros-sanidad-secuelas-operacion-be5ma_18_09498254.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.telecinco.es\/noticias\/sociedad\/20230511\/martin-reyes-padres-reclaman-dos-millones-euros-sanidad-secuelas-operacion-be5ma_18_09498254.html<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Negligencia m\u00e9dica en Alicante En una controversia de alto perfil jur\u00eddico, una familia de Alicante ha presentado una reclamaci\u00f3n administrativa ante la Conselleria de Sanidad, solicitando una indemnizaci\u00f3n de 2,3 millones de euros. Nuestros abogados de Alicante, expertos en negligencias m\u00e9dicas cuentan con la confianza de esta familia y desde un principio se la est\u00e1 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":34448,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-34447","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-actualidad"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34447","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34447"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34447\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36083,"href":"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34447\/revisions\/36083"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34448"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34447"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34447"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34447"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}