Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
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Department File Number : | M202091078 |
Claim Number : | CLA0387798 |
Date Submitted : | 1/13/2020 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
NORCAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
94-2301054 | |||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Diane | M | McNab | ||
Street Address | |||||
5555 Gate Parkway, Suite 150 | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Jacksonville | FL | 32256 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(954) 439 - 0580 | dmcnab@norcal-group.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Howard | Kreger | |||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 4302 Alton Road Suite 330 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Miami Beach | FL | 33140 | Dade | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
720184N | $750,000 | $750,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME71262 | Neurology - Including Child - 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 | ||||
Radiology, Emergency Room | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
11/23/2017 | 12/12/2017 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
The patient presented to the emergency room of the hospital with complaints of left sided neck pain, facial numbness and left side ear pain that started the night before. The patient's medical history consisted of hypertension and diabetes. It was noted that upon arrival, the patient was extremely hypertensive and tachycardiac. A timely CT Scan and CT Angiogram had been ordered. The radiologist's impression was right middle cerebral artery stroke. The patient was admitted for further observation. The patient was informed that he was not a candidate for tpA since his symptoms had started the night before. The ER physician noted the neuro-interventional radiologist was called and reviewed the patient's films and determined that acute intervention was not necessary. | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
The patient was assessed the next morning by this provider after the patient had been consulted by the neuro-interventional radiologist. This provider reviewed the imaging report that had been performed on the patient while in the ER room. His physical exam revealed some right sided findings and some weakness of the right upper extremity. This provider agreed that the patient was outside of the window for tpA but recommended an MRI of the brain, an Echocardiogram and frequent neuro-checks all of which the experts agreed was appropriate. | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
The allegations consisted of the failure to appreciate the CT Angiogram findings reflective of a basilar artery stroke resulting in a second stroke and neurological decline. | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Death. | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Death. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
5/16/2019 | 15th Judicial | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Dade | 12/6/2019 | ||||
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 Decision | Other | ||||
No Court Proceedings. | |||||
Arbitration | |||||
Claim not subject to Arbitration. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
12/18/2019 |
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 | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Insured conferenced and met with defense attorney and claims specialist. |
Updates | |
No updates found. |
Department File Number : | M201677903 |
Claim Number : | 140253 |
Date Submitted : | 4/11/2016 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
MEDICUS INSURANCE COMPANY | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
20-5623491 | |||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Dionysia | Lawson | |||
Street Address | |||||
560 Davis Street | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
San Francisco | CA | 94111 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(415) 735 - 2013 | (415) 735 - 2097 | dlawson@norcalmutual.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Howard | Kreger | |||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 4302 Alton Road, Suite 330 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Miami Beach | FL | 33140 | Dade | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
FL-16043458 | $250,000 | $750,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME71262 | Surgery - Neurology - Including Child |
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 | ||||
Hospital Inpatient Facility | |||||
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 | ||||
4/14/2013 | 10/29/2014 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Altered mental status | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
Disputed allegation of the failure to timely diagnose and treat a spinal abscess. | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
*NR | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Spinal Abscess resulting in infection | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
4/21/2015 | 2015-004134-CA-01 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Dade | 2/11/2016 | ||||
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 | |||||
No Payment Made | |||||
Court Decision | Other | ||||
Summary judgment for the defendant. | |||||
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 | $46,044 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $7,344 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Insured met and conferenced with Claims Specilist and Defense Attorney |
Updates | |
No updates found. |
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Does Dr. HOWARD KREGER, MD have any medical malpractice cases, lawsuits, or complaints?
Dr. HOWARD KREGER, MD has at least 4 medical malpractice case(s), lawsuit(s), or complaint(s).