Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
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Department File Number : | M201887222 |
Claim Number : | 354421 |
Date Submitted : | 12/7/2018 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
DOCTORS COMPANY, AN INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE (THE) | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
95-3014772 | |||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Kelly | Andrews | |||
Street Address | |||||
12724 Gran Bay Parkway, W., Suite 400 | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Jacksonville | FL | 32258 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(904) 360 - 3038 | kandrews@thedoctors.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | CARLOS | I | BUSTAMANTE RIVAS | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 20814 West Dixie Highway | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Miami | FL | 33180 | Dade | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
0965179 | $250,000 | $750,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME59145 | Internal Medicine - No Surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
M | Dade | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Emergency Room | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
AVENTURA HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CTR. | 100131 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Patients' Room | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
8/23/2016 | 4/4/2017 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Severe back pain. | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
Antibiotic therapy while admitted. | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
None-plaintiff alleges failure to diagnose and appropriately treat developing epidural abscess. | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Plaintiff developed osteomyelitis and epidural abscess but was treated appropriately and discharged without sequelae. | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Temporary: Minor - Infections, misset fracture, fall in hospital. Recovery delayed. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
*NR | |||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
*NR | 11/13/2018 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made | |||||
Claim or suit abandoned. | |||||
Final Method of Claim Disposition | |||||
No Payment Made | |||||
Court Decision | Other | ||||
No Court Proceedings. | |||||
Arbitration | |||||
Claim not subject to Arbitration. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $9,456 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $1,591 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deductible | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely | |||||||||||||||||||||
Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate. |
Updates | |
No updates found. |
Does Dr. CARLOS BUSTAMANTE RIVAS, MD have any medical malpractice cases, lawsuits, or complaints?
Dr. CARLOS BUSTAMANTE RIVAS, MD has at least 2 medical malpractice case(s), lawsuit(s), or complaint(s).