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Dr. GEORGE TELLAM, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. GEORGE TELLAM, MD
981 Kingsley Avenue
US

Court Case # 96-1795-CA

Indemnity Paid: $50,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200952279
Claim Number :GA-LPT-1941
Date Submitted :1/29/2009
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
CLARENDON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
52-0266645 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualNancyJThomas
Street Address
9821 Katy Freeway
CityStateZip
HoustonTX77024
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(713) 935 - 8868 (713) 461 - 8130nancy_thomas@ajg.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualGeorge Tellam
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed981 Kingsley Avenue
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Orange ParkFL32073Clay
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
GA-LPT-97$500,000$1,500,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Podiatric Physician 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
PO1636  

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MClay
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilityOrange Park Surgery Center
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/3/19943/25/1996
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient underwent bunionectomies, first on left foot, and six weeks later on right foot.First surgey done utilized scarf bunionectomy.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
On second surgery, surgeon performed a base wedge osteotomy and double osteotomy at base of metatarsal.Consent form was signed allowing surgical judgment to be exercised by subject of this report.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Surgery technique related
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Pain, infection, non-union, displacement developed post op to right great toe, which plaintiff alleges prevented him from returning to work.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs.Includes non-disabling injuries.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
9/17/199696-1795-CA
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Clay1/28/2009
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 subject to arbitration, but settlement reached in lieu of award.
Date of Payment
12/5/2008
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$50,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$65,064
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$23,762
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
UNKNOWN
 
Updates
 
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