Medical Malpractice Cases

Medical Malpractice Cases In Orange County Florida

Dr. HAROLD E SMITH Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 2012-CA-843

Indemnity Paid: $8,000,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201885405
Claim Number : PP072655
Date Submitted : 5/30/2018
 
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
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualHAROLDESMITH
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed501 N Orlando Avenue Suite 313-247
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Winter ParkFL32789Orange
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
PP-P94718-11-0$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME77300Psychiatry - 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
 FOrange
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
CENTRAL FLORIDA BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL23960083
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
12/22/20108/17/2011
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Panic attacks, suicidal ideation, agoraphobia, depression, anxiety and pain.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Over sedation with Oxycodone leading to respiratory arrest.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Over sedation leading to cardiac arrest and death.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
1/24/20122012-CA-843
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Orange2/14/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Central Florida Behavioral Hospital
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
During appeal.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
Judgment for the plaintiff. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
2/14/2018
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$8,000,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$445,571
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$184,528
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$8,000,000
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. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

*NR: Prior to 04/28/1999 this field was not required in submitted claims.

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Dr. AMANPREET BHULLAR Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 2009-CA-006622-0

Indemnity Paid: $4,500,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201262648
Claim Number :10017
Date Submitted :6/5/2012
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
FD INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
20-3704679 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualMelodee Dixon
Street Address
4655 Salisbury Road
CityStateZip
JacksonvilleFL32256
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(904) 296 - 2887209(904) 296 - 1013mdixon@fldic.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualAMANPREET BHULLAR
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1551 Clay Street
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Winter ParkFL32789Orange
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
10600$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME86331Surgery - Obstetrics - Gynecology 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FOrange
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
  
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
9/20/20066/17/2008
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient presentd to Insured with complaints of severe headache for two days.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
None performed.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Patient was diagnosed with probable tension headahes by Insured. Approximately 12 hours later patient malformation.suffered a rupture of an arterior venous malformation.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Alleged failure to hospitalize and manage patient's hypertension, failure to recommend immediate neurological evaluation.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
10/29/20082009-CA-006622-0
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Orange12/9/2011
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Winnie Palmer Hospital
Orlando Health, Inc.
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
After court verdict and prior to filing of notice of appeal.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
OtherHung Jury
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
12/9/2011
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$4,500,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$754,619
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
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
Circumstances of this case have been discussed with the Insured and Risk Management was notified.Risk Management has discussed the case with the Insured.
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:1/10/2012 10:14:46 AM
Reason for Change:Date of disposition was incorrect and Date of Payment was incorrect.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Date of Final Disposition09-DEC-1009-DEC-11
Payment Date09-DEC-1009-DEC-11
 
Date of Change:6/5/2012 1:32:16 PM
Reason for Change:Additional ALAE received.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel740133754619

 

 

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Dr. AYODEJI OTEGBEYE Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # CI002-2410

Indemnity Paid: $3,205,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200536816
Claim Number :14786
Date Submitted :11/8/2005
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
MAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
58-1449198 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeEntity Name
EntityMAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Street Address
8427 South Park Circle Suite 130
CityStateZip
OrlandoFL32819
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(407) 370 - 3813 (407) 370 - 2247cwehner@magmutual.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualAyodeji Otegbeye
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed615 E. Princeton Street, Suite 400
CityStateZip CodeCounty
OrlandoFL32803Orange
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
PSL 1600354 00$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME58278Pediatrics - Minor Surgery69001

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MOrange
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
FLORIDA HOSPITAL (ORLANDO)100007
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Critical Care Unit 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
4/18/200111/27/2001
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Septic arthritis
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Gentamicin treatment
Diagnostic Code :380.1
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to properly manage Gentamicin
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Death
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
3/15/2002CI002-2410
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Orange9/6/2005
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Desai, M.D., Vivek
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
After appeal.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
Directed verdict for plaintiff. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
5/3/2005
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$3,205,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$200,000
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$60,000
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$3,205,000
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
Risk Management has counseled insured
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:11/8/2005 8:07:57 AM
Reason for Change:Corrected final disposition date
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Date of Final Disposition03-MAY-0506-SEP-05

 

 

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Dr. JOSEPH KEELEY Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 03ca7861

Indemnity Paid: $3,000,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200537074
Claim Number :HP74026736
Date Submitted :10/7/2005
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
Keeley, Joseph JPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
36-6522403ME75445
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualCynthiaFRogers
Street Address
111 N. Orlando Ave.
CityStateZip
Winter ParkFL32703
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(407) 975 - 1422 (407) 975 - 1570cynthia.rogers@ahss.org
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJOSEPH KEELEY
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer615 E. Princeton St., #416
CityStateZip CodeCounty
OrlandoFL32803Orange
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
8528-108$7,500,000$7,500,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME75445Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MSeminole
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilityGroup Home
Name of InstitutionCode
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Otherbedroom
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
11/22/20021/9/2003
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Autistic self injurious behavior
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Misfilling of a prescription by a pharmacy and administration of the improper dose.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
There was no misdiagnosis.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Methadone prescription by Dr. Keely was misfilled by the pharmacy at 10 times the ordered dose and administered by the Group Home resulting in the death of the child.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
8/26/200303ca7861
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Orange7/28/2005
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Hospice of the Comforter, Inc.
James, Soucey
American Living, Inc.
Behavioral Support Services, Inc.
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
After notice of appeal is filed or post judgment relief of action is required for recovery.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
Judgment for the plaintiff. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
6/6/2005
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$3,000,000
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
 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
This claim resulted from an error by other parties.Dr. Keeley's management of the decedent was proper.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Dr. WISTAR MOORE Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 2003-CA-011918-0

Indemnity Paid: $1,875,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201059355
Claim Number :24245-01
Date Submitted :12/9/2010
 
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
IndividualWistar Moore
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed700 Doctor's Court
CityStateZip CodeCounty
LeesburgFL34748Orange
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
98122$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME64685Surgery - Cardiovascular Disease80150

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FOrange
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
FLORIDA HOSPITAL (ORLANDO)100007
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Critical Care Unit 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
5/8/20016/7/2001
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Coronary artery disease.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Coronary artery bypass surgery.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Alleged injury to liver from placement of chest tube following surgery.On post-op day 3, the patient had a cardiopulmonary arrest, which caused limited cognitive impairment.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage.Recovery delayed.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
1/16/20042003-CA-011918-0
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Orange11/18/2010
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Florida Hospital
Sand, M.D., Mark
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
After appeal.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Disposed of by Court
Court DecisionOther
Judgment for the plaintiff after appeal ... 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
11/18/2010
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$1,875,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$210,638
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$141,702
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$1,875,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$0$0
Wage Loss$136,000$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
It was questionable the liver was injured at the time of surgery as the patient remained stable for three days without any symptoms until the time of the cardiopulmonary arrest.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Dr. VIVEK DESAI Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # CI002-2410

Indemnity Paid: $1,795,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200536817
Claim Number :14788
Date Submitted :11/8/2005
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
MAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
58-1449198 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeEntity Name
EntityMAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Street Address
8427 South Park Circle Suite 130
CityStateZip
OrlandoFL32819
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(407) 370 - 3813 (407) 370 - 2247cwehner@magmutual.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualVivek Desai
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed615 E. Princeton Street Suite 400
CityStateZip CodeCounty
OrlandoFL32803Orange
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
PSL 1600354 00$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME61521Pediatrics - Minor Surgery49523

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MOrange
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
FLORIDA HOSPITAL (ORLANDO)100007
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Critical Care Unit 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
4/18/200111/27/2001
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Septic arthritis
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Gentamicin treatment
Diagnostic Code :380.1
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to properly manage Gentamicin
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Death
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
3/15/2002CI002-2410
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Orange9/6/2005
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Otegbeye, Ayodeji
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
After appeal.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
Directed verdict for plaintiff. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
5/3/2005
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$1,795,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$200,000
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$60,000
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$1,795,000
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
Risk Management has counseled insured
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:11/8/2005 8:11:56 AM
Reason for Change:Corrected final disposition date
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Date of Final Disposition03-MAY-0506-SEP-05

 

 

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Dr. CURTIS J WEAVER Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 2010-CA-011293-0

Indemnity Paid: $1,750,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201058932
Claim Number :29588/32894
Date Submitted :3/11/2011
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
MAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
58-1449198 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeEntity Name
EntityMAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Street Address
8427 South Park Circle Suite 130
CityStateZip
OrlandoFL32819
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(407) 370 - 3813 (407) 370 - 2247ctschanz@magmutual.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualCurtisJWeaver
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1613 N. Mills Avenue
CityStateZip CodeCounty
OrlandoFL32803Orange
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
PSL 1600508 07$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME55044Surgery - Cardiovascular Disease 

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FOrange
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
FLORIDA HOSPITAL (ORLANDO)100007
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Special Procedure Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
11/11/20082/13/2009
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Non-ST-elevated myocardial infarction
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Cardiac catheterization with complication of air embolism
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to recognize air in the catheter tubing resulting in MI
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
MI as complication of air embolism
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Grave - Quadraplegia, severe brain damage, lifelong care or fatal prognosis.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
5/14/20102010-CA-011293-0
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Orange3/4/2011
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Florida Heart Group, PA
Adventist System/Sunbelt, Inc d/b/a Florida Hospital
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
10/21/2010
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$1,750,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$25,976
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$20,838
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$1,000,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$51,142$4,571,406
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$35,000$4,300,000
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Risk management has counseled insured
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:3/11/2011 11:56:21 AM
Reason for Change:Report updated to reflect Court Document final disposition date of 03/04/11
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Date of Final Disposition21-OCT-1004-MAR-11

 

 

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Dr. CURTIS J WEAVER Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 07-CA-13926

Indemnity Paid: $1,416,750.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201263569
Claim Number :26290
Date Submitted :5/24/2012
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
MAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
58-1449198 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeEntity Name
EntityMAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Street Address
8427 South Park Circle Suite 130
CityStateZip
OrlandoFL32819
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(407) 370 - 3813 (407) 370 - 2247ctschanz@magmutual.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualCurtisJWeaver
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1613 N Mills Ave.
CityStateZip CodeCounty
OrlandoFL32803Orange
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
PSL 1600508 05$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME55044Surgery - Cardiovascular Disease 

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MOrange
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
FLORIDA HOSPITAL (ORLANDO)100007
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
9/22/20056/21/2007
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Presumptive diagnosis of infective endocarditis
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
No iatrogenic injury
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
No alleged misdiagnosis
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Infective endocarditis
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
10/24/200707-CA-13926
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Orange3/19/2012
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Lanza, MD, Salvador
Shoemaker, DO, James R
Walker, MD, John L
Tello, MD, Javier E
Arias, MD, JoseH
Kapoor, MD, Rajan
Florida Heart Group
University Medical Care, PA
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
After court verdict and prior to filing of notice of appeal.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
Judgment for the plaintiff. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
3/19/2012
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$1,416,750
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$149,928
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$103,585
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$86,672$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Risk management has counseled insured
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:4/18/2012 12:35:48 PM
Reason for Change:Report updated to correct diagnosis, misdiagnosis, disposition, and indemnity paid fields.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Indemnity Paid12500001083250
Final DiagnosisInfective endocarditisPresumptive diagnosis of infective endocarditis
MisdiagnosisAlleged delay in diagnosisNo alleged misdiagnosis
Final DispositionDisposed of by CourtSettled by parties
 
Date of Change:5/24/2012 6:08:30 PM
Reason for Change:File updated to reflect correct indemnity payment of $1,416,750
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Indemnity Paid10832501416750

 

 

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Dr. NADER MOINFAR Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 05-CA-1391

Indemnity Paid: $1,250,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200640332
Claim Number :B04012941
Date Submitted :4/21/2006
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
TIG INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
94-1517098 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualFinch Carolyn
Street Address
125 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 700
CityStateZip
ChicagoIL60606
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(312) 267 - 6056 (312) 606 - 9181Carolyn_Finch@tigspecialty.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualNader Moinfar
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1911 N MILLS AVE
CityStateZip CodeCounty
ORLANDOFL32803Orange
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
39250853$2,000,000$5,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME80949Ophthalmology - Minor Surgery 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MOrange
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
  
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/19/20018/2/2003
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient presented to insured opthamologist with metal shard in right eye from printing press he was repairing.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Opthamologist removed portion of metal shard with aid of vitrector.He believed he had removed all of shard, but had only removed part.Patient underwent lens replacement and corneal transplant to deal with eyeball irritation and swelling believed to have resulted from removal of shard.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
In August of 2003, CT scan confirmed that significant metal shard remained in eye, which was causing ongoing symptomology.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
By the time the shard was finally removed, siderosis had set in requiring evisceration of the eyeball.Patient has no vision out of right eye causing problems with depth perception and lack of peripheral vision.He also is required to wear and maintain a scleral shell.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
2/16/200505-CA-1391
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Orange3/6/2006
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Herschel, Mark K
Magruder Eye Institute
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
OtherDismissal with prejudice
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
1/27/2006
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$1,250,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$0
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$402,383
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$138,793$58,808
Wage Loss$73,942$576,074
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Take follow-up CT scan following foreign object removal to ensure all has been removed.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Dr. SALVADOR N LANZA Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 07-CA-13926

Indemnity Paid: $1,083,250.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201263568
Claim Number :26289
Date Submitted :5/24/2012
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
MAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
58-1449198 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeEntity Name
EntityMAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Street Address
8427 South Park Circle Suite 130
CityStateZip
OrlandoFL32819
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(407) 370 - 3813 (407) 370 - 2247ctschanz@magmutual.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualSalvadorNLanza
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1613 N Mills Ave.
CityStateZip CodeCounty
OrlandoFL32801Orange
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
PSL 1600508 05$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME53222Surgery - Cardiovascular Disease 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MOrange
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
FLORIDA HOSPITAL (ORLANDO)100007
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
9/22/20056/21/2007
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Infective endocarditis
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
No iatrogenic injury
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
No misdiagnosis made
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Infective endocarditis
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
10/24/200707-CA-13926
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Orange3/19/2012
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Weaver, MD, Curtis
Shoemaker, DO, James R
Walker, MD, John L
Tello, MD, Javier E
Arias, MD, Jose H
Kapoor, MD, Rajan
Florida Heart Group
University Medical Care, PA
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
After court verdict and prior to filing of notice of appeal.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
Judgment for the plaintiff. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
3/19/2012
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$1,083,250
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$149,928
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$103,585
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$86,672$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Risk management has counseled insured
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:4/18/2012 11:13:17 AM
Reason for Change:Report updated to correct the misdiagnosis, disposition, and indemnity paid fields.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Indemnity Paid12500001416750
MisdiagnosisAlleged delay in diagnosisNo misdiagnosis made
Final DispositionDisposed of by CourtSettled by parties
 
Date of Change:5/24/2012 5:32:11 PM
Reason for Change:Report updated to reflect correct idemnity payment
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Indemnity Paid14167501083250

 

 

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Adam David Rieth
Dan Newlin & Partners
7335 W Sand Lake Rd Ste 300
Orlando, FL 32819-5539
407-845-1833
http://www.newlinlaw.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Alan Scott Noecker
Morgan and Morgan, P.A.
20 N Orange Ave Ste 1600
Orlando, FL 32801-4624
407-420-1414
http://forthepeople.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
André Tylor Young
The Young Law Firm of Florida
1312 E Robinson St
Orlando, FL 32801-2178
407-422-4000
http://www.younglawfl.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Andrew Paul Irvin
Irvin & Irvin PLLC
501 S New York Ave Ste 230
Winter Park, FL 32789-4293
407-848-5800
http://www.irvinlegal.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Ashley Cherry LeFevre
Morgan, White-Davis & Martinez, P.A.
1099 W Morse Blvd
Winter Park, FL 32789-3741
407-629-5300
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Avita Mosai Samaroo
Avita M. Samaroo Law, P.A. (dba Samaroo
121 S Orange Ave Ste 1110
Orlando, FL 32801-3238
407-250-1200
http://samaroolaw.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Bettina Tran
Voight, PA
7680 Universal Blvd Ste 565
Orlando, FL 32819-8970
407-477-4559
http://myvoight.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Brenda Joyce Newman
Newman Law & Mediation
6575 Bittersweet Ln
Orlando, FL 32819-4635
407-921-8138
http://www.newmanmediationlaw.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Brian Christopher Hogan
Hogan, PA
Frnt
5840 S Semoran Blvd
Orlando, FL 32822-4803
407-377-0700
http://www.hoganpa.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Bridget Lynn Fields
Bridget L. Fields
322 E Central Blvd Unit 605
Orlando, FL 32801-4317
407-506-7163
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
C Ryan Morgan
Morgan & Morgan, P.A.
20 N Orange Ave Ste 1600
Orlando, FL 32801-4624
407-420-1414
https://www.forthepeople.com/orlando/
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Cecile Fernandez Cochran
Cruser, Mitchell, Novitz, Sanchez et al.
121 S Orange Ave Ste 1500
Orlando, FL 32801-3241
407-307-1266
http://www.cmlawfirm.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Christine Vi Zharova
Rissman Barrett Hurt Donahue McLain & Mangan
201 E Pine St Fl 15
Orlando, FL 32801-2728
407-839-0120
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
D. Simon Nicholson
Sunshine State Law Firm, P.A.
631 S Orlando Ave Ste 400
Winter Park, FL 32789-7121
407-627-1414
http://www.sunshinestatelawfirm.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
David Aaron Paul
Paul | Knopf |Bigger
840 S Denning Dr Ste 200
Winter Park, FL 32789-4734
407-622-2111
http://www.pkblawfirm.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
David Bear
Bear Legal Solutions
111 N Orange Ave Ste 800
Orlando, FL 32801-2381
321-888-3955
http://www.bearlegalsolutions.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
David L Holbrook
Holbrook Law Firm
PO Box 547725
Orlando, FL 32854-7725
407-422-1906
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Deborah Lynn Moskowitz
Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.
255 S Orange Ave Fl 9
Orlando, FL 32801-3445
407-872-6011
http://www.qpwblaw.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Desiree Ellison Bannasch
Desiree E. Bannasch, P.A.
5401 S Kirkman Rd Ste 310
Orlando, FL 32819-7937
407-649-9790
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Eben Cowles Self
Law Offices of Eben C. Self
207 E Livingston St
Orlando, FL 32801-1508
407-236-0066
http://lawinfl.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Eric Harald Faddis
Faddis & Faddis, P.A.
525 Sybelia Pkwy Ste 105
Maitland, FL 32751-4646
407-599-3800
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Francis Edmund Pierce III
Mateer Harbert
PO Box 2854
Orlando, FL 32802-2854
407-425-9044
http://www.mateerharbert.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Franklin Domenech II
Victory Law Firm, P.A.
826 Menendez Ct
Orlando, FL 32801-3631
407-615-5555
http://www.seriousattorney.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Gary L Lewis
Patten & Associates
7575 Dr Phillips Blvd Ste 250
Orlando, FL 32819-7220
407-226-9115
http://pattenandassociateslaw.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Gregory Allen Fencik
The Law Office of Gregory A Fencik, P.A.
PO Box 781460
Orlando, FL 32878-1460
407-573-5152
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Guerda Prosper
Rubenstein Law, P.A.
200 S Orange Ave Ste 2000
Orlando, FL 32801-3418
305-661-6000
http://rubensteinlaw.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Henry Wells Jewett II
Rissman Barrett Hurt Donahue McLain & Mangan
201 E Pine St Fl 15
Orlando, FL 32801-2728
407-839-0120
http://www.rissman.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
J Clancey Bounds
Bounds Law Group
1751 N Park Ave
Maitland, FL 32751-6534
407-644-5151
http://boundslawgroup.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
J Scott Murphy
Paul Knopf Bigger
840 S Denning Dr Ste 200
Winter Park, FL 32789-4734
407-622-2111
http://www.pkblawfirm.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
James Elijah Simmons
The Simmons Law Group
PO Box 782067
Orlando, FL 32878-2067
407-454-3000
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
James Owen Cunningham
Law Offices of James O. Cunningham, P.A.
236 S Lucerne Cir
Orlando, FL 32801-4400
407-425-2000
http://www.cunninghampilaw.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Jamie Lynn White
Ringer, Henry, Buckley & Seacord, P.A.
PO Box 4922
Orlando, FL 32802-4922
407-841-3800
http://www.ringerhenry.com/
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Jennifer Leigh Phillips
McEwan, Martinez, Dukes & Hall, P.A.
108 E Central Blvd
Orlando, FL 32801-2408
407-423-8571
http://www.mmdorl.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Joel Jackson Frick
JJ Frick Frick Law
PO Box 771617
Orlando, FL 32877-1617
407-716-9152
http://www.jjfricklaw.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
John Michael Bringardner
Luks Santaniello Petrillo & Cohen
9237 Wickham Way
Orlando, FL 32836-5516
407-540-9170
http://www.insurancedefense.net
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
John Pendleton Daly
Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue & McLain
201 E Pine St Ste 1500
Orlando, FL 32801-2728
407-839-0120
http://www.rissman.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
John Vallas Colvin
Mooney Colvin PL
1525 E Amelia St
Orlando, FL 32803-5406
407-648-2889
http://mooneycolvin.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Joshua Tucker Frick
Frick Law, P.A.
4953 S Orange Ave
Orlando, FL 32806-6957
407-427-4844
http://www.thefricklawfirm.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Joy Grace Zubkin
Conroy, Simberg
2 S Orange Ave Ste 300
Orlando, FL 32801-2637
407-649-9797
http://www.conroysimberg.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Julie A Tyk
Pearson Doyle Mohre & Pastis LLP
485 N Keller Rd Ste 401
Maitland, FL 32751-7575
407-647-0090
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Julie Hoover Brodis
Estes, Ingram, Foels, & Gibbs, P.A.
2600 Lake Lucien Dr Ste 330
Maitland, FL 32751-7234
407-481-9449
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Kara Sharie Graham
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
Tower Place, Suite 400
1900 Summit Tower Blvd
Orlando, FL 32810-5939
407-775-3525
http://www.csklegal.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Kenneth John McKenna
Dellecker Wilson King McKenna & Ruffier
719 Vassar St
Orlando, FL 32804-4920
407-244-3000
http://www.dwklaw.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Kimberly Sands
Upchurch Watson White & Max
1060 Maitland Center Commons Blvd
Maitland, FL 32751-7255
407-661-1123
http://www.uww-adr
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Krista Marlene Bartholomew
The KMB Law Firm, P.A.
37 N Orange Ave Ste 500
Orlando, FL 32801-2459
407-645-3232
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
L Ricky E Favors
Farah and Farah, P.A.
800 N Magnolia Ave Ste 105
Orlando, FL 32803-3250
407-392-0327
http://farahandfarah.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Lemar Flores Alejo
Alejo Law, P.A.
200 E Robinson St Ste 1220
Orlando, FL 32801-1963
321-206-9204
http://alejolaw.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Maciej Lewandowski
Florida Department of Health
6101 Lake Ellenor Dr
Orlando, FL 32809-4616
407-858-1427
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Matthew Paul Tabakman
Malik Law, P.A.
1061 Maitland Center Commons Blvd
Maitland, FL 32751-7435
407-500-1000
http://www.imaliklaw.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Michael Richard Jackson
Jackson Law International
1201 S Orlando Ave Ste 201
Winter Park, FL 32789-7107
321-972-8820
http://www.jacksonlawinternational.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Mikael Lindsey Hirsch
The Law Offices of Dan Newlin & Partners
7335 W Sand Lake Rd Ste 300
Orlando, FL 32819-5539
407-888-8000
http://www.newlinlaw.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Molly J Durso
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker
111 N Orange Ave Ste 1200
Orlando, FL 32801-2361
407-203-7599
http://wilsonelser.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Nicholas Scott Gurney
Newsome Melton
201 S Orange Ave Ste 1500
Orlando, FL 32801-3482
407-648-5977
http://newsomelaw.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Olivia T Kronenberg
Paul Knopf Bigger
840 S Denning Dr Ste 200
Winter Park, FL 32789-4734
407-622-2111
http://www.pkblawfirm.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Phillip Kent Moeller
Cohen Law Group, Attorneys at Law
350 North Lake Destiny Rd
Maitland, FL 32751-4103
407-478-4878
http://www.itsaboutjustice.law
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Rebecca Lynn Williamson
Cole, Scott and Kissane, P.A.
1900 Summit Tower Blvd Ste 400
Orlando, FL 32810-5912
407-775-3541
http://csklegal.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Rinaldo J. Cartaya III
Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.
255 S Orange Ave Ste 900
Orlando, FL 32801-3454
407-872-6011
http://www.qpwblaw.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Robert Henry Dellecker
Dellecker Wilson King McKenna & Ruffier
719 Vassar St
Orlando, FL 32804-4920
407-244-3000
http://www.dwklaw.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Robert Jerome Nesmith
The Nesmith Law Group, LLC
250 N Orange Ave Ste 600
Orlando, FL 32801-1847
407-246-0500
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Robert Ridder Saunders
The Pendas Law Firm
625 E Colonial Dr
Orlando, FL 32803-4602
407-367-4220
http://www.saunderslegalservices.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Robert Samuel Dunaway III
Dunaway Law Firm, P.A.
2416 Silver Star Rd
Orlando, FL 32804-3312
407-457-5000
http://www.dunawaylawfim.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Rosemonde Cely
CPLS, P.A.
3178 Stonewyck St
Orlando, FL 32824-7848
407-484-9105
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Scott Donald Santos
Leeper & Associates, P.A.
218 Annie St
Orlando, FL 32806-1208
407-488-1881
http://lhlaworlando.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Sebastian Camilo Mejia
Kubicki Draper
201 S Orange Ave Ste 475
Orlando, FL 32801-3419
407-245-3630
http://www.kubickidraper.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Sheena Marie Murray
Dan Newlin & Partners
7335 W Sand Lake Rd Ste 300
Orlando, FL 32819-5539
407-888-8000
http://www.newlinlaw.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Stephen Bruce Sambol
Mateer & Harbert, P.A.
225 East Robinson Street, Suite 600
PO Box 2854
Orlando, FL 32802-2854
407-425-9044
http://mh.mateerharbert.com/dnn/ourfirm.aspx
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Steven Harry Meyer
Steven Meyer Law Firm
401 W Fairbanks Ave
Winter Park, FL 32789-5002
407-289-0803
http://www.yourfloridaattorney.net
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Steven Robert Maher
The Maher Law Firm, P.A.
PO Box 2209
Winter Park, FL 32790-2209
407-839-0866
http://www.maherlawfirm.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
T'anjuiming A Marx
Bounds Law Group
1751 N Park Ave
Maitland, FL 32751-6534
407-644-5151
http://www.boundslawgroup.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Thomas Edward Shafovaloff
Law Office of Thomas Shafovaloff
PO Box 2579
Winter Park, FL 32790-2579
407-733-3689
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Tiffany Marie Faddis
Newlin & Partners, P.A.
7335 W Sand Lake Rd Ste 300
Orlando, FL 32819-5539
407-845-1756
http://www.newlinlaw.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Tina Michelle Willis
Tina Willis Law
390 N Orange Ave Ste 2310
Orlando, FL 32801-1640
407-803-2139
https://injuryattorneyflorida.
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Vanessa Lee Brice
Colling, Gilbert, Wright & Carter
801 N Orange Ave Ste 830
Orlando, FL 32801-5203
407-712-7300
http://www.thefloridafirm.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Wilbert Rhulx Vancol
McEwan, Martinez & Dukes, P.A
108 E Central Blvd
Orlando, FL 32801-2408
407-423-8571
http://www.mmdorl.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Wiley Andrew Rariden
Trial Pro, P.A.
250 N Orange Ave Fl 14
Orlando, FL 32801-1819
407-300-0000
http://trialpro.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Yaima Holzman
636 Park Lake St
Orlando, FL 32803-3906
305-340-1588
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes
Zachary Dean Trapp
McEwan, Martinez, Dukes & Hall, P.A.
108 E Central Blvd
Orlando, FL 32801-2408
407-423-8571
http://www.mmdorl.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Orange County Florida: Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Florida?

Typically an attorney who specializes in medical malpractice and is licensed in the state of Florida.

Can you file a medical malpractice lawsuit without a lawyer?

Yes you can, however it is highly advised not to as the medical malpractice case law is very complex

What kind of attorney do I need to sue a doctor?

You should look for an attorney who specializes in medical malpractice, you can also search for tort lawyer.

What percentage do malpractice lawyers get?

Most medical malpractice attorneys charge at least a 40% contingency fee.

How long do you have to sue for medical malpractice in Florida?

Under the 2019 Florida statutes, An action for medical malpractice shall be commenced within 2 years from the time the incident giving rise to the action occurred or within 2 years from the time the incident is discovered, or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence; however, in no event shall the action be commenced later than 4 years from the date of the incident or occurrence out of which the cause of action accrued, except that this 4-year period shall not bar an action brought on behalf of a minor on or before the child’s eighth birthday. An “action for medical malpractice” is defined as a claim in tort or in contract for damages because of the death, injury, or monetary loss to any person arising out of any medical, dental, or surgical diagnosis, treatment, or care by any provider of health care. The limitation of actions within this subsection shall be limited to the health care provider and persons in privity with the provider of health care. In those actions covered by this paragraph in which it can be shown that fraud, concealment, or intentional misrepresentation of fact prevented the discovery of the injury the period of limitations is extended forward 2 years from the time that the injury is discovered or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence, but in no event to exceed 7 years from the date the incident giving rise to the injury occurred, except that this 7-year period shall not bar an action brought on behalf of a minor on or before the child’s eighth birthday. This paragraph shall not apply to actions for which ss. 766.301-766.316 provide the exclusive remedy. see section 7 chaper b http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0095/Sections/0095.11.html

Is there a cap on medical malpractice in Florida?

With respect to a cause of action for personal injury or wrongful death arising from medical negligence of practitioners, regardless of the number of such practitioner defendants, noneconomic damages shall not exceed $500,000 per claimant. No practitioner shall be liable for more than $500,000 in noneconomic damages, regardless of the number of claimants. see http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0766/Sections/0766.118.html

Do doctors in Florida have to have malpractice insurance?

Under Florida law, physicians are generally required to carry medical malpractice insurance or otherwise demonstrate financial responsibility to cover potential claims for medical malpractice. However, certain part-time physicians who meet state requirements are exempt from the financial responsibility law. see http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0458/Sections/0458.320.html

Is there a time limit to file a medical malpractice suit?

Under the 2019 Florida statutes, An action for medical malpractice shall be commenced within 2 years from the time the incident giving rise to the action occurred or within 2 years from the time the incident is discovered, or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence; however, in no event shall the action be commenced later than 4 years from the date of the incident or occurrence out of which the cause of action accrued, except that this 4-year period shall not bar an action brought on behalf of a minor on or before the child’s eighth birthday. An “action for medical malpractice” is defined as a claim in tort or in contract for damages because of the death, injury, or monetary loss to any person arising out of any medical, dental, or surgical diagnosis, treatment, or care by any provider of health care. The limitation of actions within this subsection shall be limited to the health care provider and persons in privity with the provider of health care. In those actions covered by this paragraph in which it can be shown that fraud, concealment, or intentional misrepresentation of fact prevented the discovery of the injury the period of limitations is extended forward 2 years from the time that the injury is discovered or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence, but in no event to exceed 7 years from the date the incident giving rise to the injury occurred, except that this 7-year period shall not bar an action brought on behalf of a minor on or before the child’s eighth birthday. This paragraph shall not apply to actions for which ss. 766.301-766.316 provide the exclusive remedy. see section 7 chaper b http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0095/Sections/0095.11.html

What is considered medical malpractice in Florida?

Medical Malpractice in Florida is defined as significant harm. This means that the injury must be serious enough to have resulted in significant healthcare expenses, missed work and caused ongoing pain and suffering.

What is the statute of limitations for legal malpractice in Florida?

Under the 2019 Florida statutes, An action for medical malpractice shall be commenced within 2 years from the time the incident giving rise to the action occurred or within 2 years from the time the incident is discovered, or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence; however, in no event shall the action be commenced later than 4 years from the date of the incident or occurrence out of which the cause of action accrued, except that this 4-year period shall not bar an action brought on behalf of a minor on or before the child’s eighth birthday. An “action for medical malpractice” is defined as a claim in tort or in contract for damages because of the death, injury, or monetary loss to any person arising out of any medical, dental, or surgical diagnosis, treatment, or care by any provider of health care. The limitation of actions within this subsection shall be limited to the health care provider and persons in privity with the provider of health care. In those actions covered by this paragraph in which it can be shown that fraud, concealment, or intentional misrepresentation of fact prevented the discovery of the injury the period of limitations is extended forward 2 years from the time that the injury is discovered or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence, but in no event to exceed 7 years from the date the incident giving rise to the injury occurred, except that this 7-year period shall not bar an action brought on behalf of a minor on or before the child’s eighth birthday. This paragraph shall not apply to actions for which ss. 766.301-766.316 provide the exclusive remedy. see section 7 chaper b http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0095/Sections/0095.11.html

Who can file a wrongful death suit in Florida?

Florida law requires a representative of the deceased person's estate to file the wrongful death claim. The representative may be named in the will or estate plan. The court will appoint a representative if there is no will or estate plan

What is the statute of limitations for wrongful death in Florida?

Under the 2019 Florida statutes, the statute of limitations for wrongful death is within two years of the date of death for most cases.

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