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Dr. MICHAEL VICKERS, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. MICHAEL VICKERS, MD
1660 Medical Blvd., Ste 200
US

Court Case # 12-02535CA

Indemnity Paid: $490,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201576151
Claim Number : FP4273701
Date Submitted : 10/22/2015
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
59-6614702  
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
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualMICHAEL VICKERS
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1660 Medical Blvd., Suite 200
CityStateZip CodeCounty
NaplesFL34110Collier
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
FP-CL098363$500,000$1,500,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor Limited to Mayo Clinic 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME87972Neurology - including child - no surgery - All Other 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MCollier
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
PHYSICIANS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - COLLIER BOULEVARD23960057
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Radiology, Emergency Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
5/27/20102/16/2012
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
54 year old seen in emergency room and diagnosed with TIA with blood glucose 425. Neurology consult at 7:00am following day showed resolution of TIA symptoms but stroke diagnosed with clear imaging. 36 hours after emergency room admission patient had a major stroke resulting in significant, permanent aphasia and paralysis. Imaging following showed basilar artery thrombosis.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Plaintiff alleges TPA should have been administered and patient should have been transferred to a stroke center in contradiction of emergency room physician diagnosis of TIA and blood glucose of 425.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Permanent hemiplegia, aplasia and lifelong care need from basilar artery thrombosis not evident until severe symptoms developed 36 hours following admission.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Grave - Quadraplegia, severe brain damage, lifelong care or fatal prognosis.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
7/13/201212-02535CA
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Collier10/13/2015
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Wey, Christopher
Naples dba Physicians Regional Medical Center
Neuroscience & Spine Associates
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
 
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$490,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$44,634
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$30,663
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
Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 07-1667-CA

Indemnity Paid: $430,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201263441
Claim Number :35207-01
Date Submitted :4/5/2012
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INCPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
59-6614702 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualOdessa Choice
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
CityStateZip
JacksonvilleFL32204
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 37423045(904) 358 - 6728odessa.choice@fpic.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualMichael Vickers
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1660 Medical Blvd., Ste 200
CityStateZip CodeCounty
NaplesFL34110Collier
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
98363$500,000$1,500,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME87972Neurology - Including Child - No Surgery80261

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FCollier
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
NORTH COLLIER HOSPITAL120006
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
4/3/20051/25/2007
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient admitted in psychotic exacerbation of bipolar disease with chest pain, fever and tachycardia.On day 4, referred for evaluation of lower extremity weakness.Insured ordered MRI under anesthesia.Thoracic MRI not completed for 2+ days and showed spinal abscess, which was operated on within 4 hours of insured seeing report.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Delay in MRI performance by hospital outside of hospital policy.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Paraplegia following I & D of abscess and spinal cord decompression.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
6/8/200707-1667-CA
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Collier3/16/2012
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Neuroscience & Spine Associates
Pandya, M.D., Sunil
Singer, M.D., Daniel
Vocatus Medical
North Collier Hospital
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
After appeal.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
Judgment for the defendant. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
3/16/2012
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$430,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$242,724
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$99,146
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$430,000
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
Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Risk management referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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