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Dr. RICHARD S GOULD, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. RICHARD S GOULD, MD
8360 Sierra Meadows Boulevard
US

Court Case # 12-CA-1838

Indemnity Paid: $375,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201470466
Claim Number :12-CA-1838
Date Submitted :4/15/2014
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
NCH Healthcare System, Inc.Primary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
59-06943584113
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
Individualashley withers
Street Address
9128 Strada Place
CityStateZip
NaplesFL34108
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(239) 552 - 5300  awithers@wickersmith.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualRichardSGould
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer8360 Sierra Meadows Boulevard
CityStateZip CodeCounty
NaplesFL34113Collier
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
HPC 280706516$3,000,000$12,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME101172Internal Medicine - No Surgery 

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 Outpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
NAPLES COMM. HOSPITAL (N. COLLIER)100018
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherDoctor's office
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/12/20113/12/2011
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient presented with a two day history of fever and cough, and was treated with antibiotics for urinary tract infection and upper respiratory infection after obtaining an x-ray of the chest
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Diagnosis related
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to diagnose pneumonia
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Alleged deviation from the prevailing standard of care by failing to ensure diagnostic tests read timely; failing to admit the patient to the hospital; discharging the patient home on oral antibiotics; failing to refer the patient for diagnostic testing that would have been interpreted in a timely manner.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
8/17/201212-CA-1838
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Collier12/18/2013
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
OtherVoluntary Dismissal Pursuant to Settlement
Arbitration
Claim subject to arbitration, but settlement reached in lieu of award.
Date of Payment
10/23/2013
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$375,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$0
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$375,000
Deductible$375,000
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
N/A
 
Updates
 
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