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Dr. ARNOLD W MACKLES, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Dr. ARNOLD W MACKLES, MD
238 CORAL CAY TER
US

Summary

Dr. Arnold W Mackles was involved in a significant medical malpractice case at Saint Mary's Hospital, Palm Beach. The claim was due to an alleged failure to properly monitor and manage blood levels and platelet counts, resulting in intra-ventricular hemorrhage to the brain. This severe oversight led to permanent and grave injuries, including quadriplegia and severe brain damage, necessitating lifelong care. The lawsuit was settled with the insurer, Truck Insurance Exchange, paying $749,999,750 to the plaintiff.

Court Case # CL994772A0

Indemnity Paid: $749,999,750.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200746435
Claim Number :00-004658
Date Submitted :8/1/2007
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGEPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
95-2575892 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualVern FShirley
Street Address
700 South Flower Street, Suite 2700
CityStateZip
Los AngelesCA90017
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(213) 615 - 2682 (213) 622 - 5004vern.shirley@farmersinsurance.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualArnoldWMackles
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed238 CORAL CAY TER
CityStateZip CodeCounty
PALM BEACH GARDENSFL33418Palm Beach
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
0117772180000$3,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME42190Surgery - Obstetrics - Gynecology 

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FPalm Beach
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
SAINT MARY'S HOSPITAL100010
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Critical Care Unit 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
12/25/19961/5/1999
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to properly monitor and manage blood levels, and platelet counts causing intra-ventricular hemorrhage to the brain.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Alleged failure to properly monitor and manage blood levels, and platelet counts causing intra-ventricular hemorrhage to the brain.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to properly monitor and manage blood levels, and platelet counts causing intra-ventricular hemorrhage to the brain.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Alleged failure to properly monitor and manage blood levels, and platelet counts causing intra-ventricular hemorrhage to the brain.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Grave - Quadraplegia, severe brain damage, lifelong care or fatal prognosis.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
6/23/1999CL994772A0
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Palm Beach4/26/2002
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
More than 90 days, after suit filed and prior to or during the course of mandatory settlement conference.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
5/6/2002
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$749,999,750
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$149,284,000
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$11,397,800
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$0$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
No Risk Management Services provided.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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