Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
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Department File Number : | M201781998 |
Claim Number : | 156899-1 |
Date Submitted : | 3/16/2018 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
HEALTH CARE INDEMNITY, INC. | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
61-0904881 | |||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Teresa | Ross | |||
Street Address | |||||
One Park Plaza P.O. Box 555 | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Nashville | TN | 37202 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(615) 344 - 5804 | Teresa.Ross@HCAHealthcare.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Zafer | Termanini | |||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 2402 First Blvd. Suite 102 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Fort Pierce | FL | 34950 | St. Lucie | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
HCI-10115 | $250,000 | $750,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME114566 | Surgery - Orthopedic | 01 |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
F | St. Lucie | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Hospital Inpatient Facility | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
LAWNWOOD REG. MED. CTR | 100246 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Operating Suite | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
2/25/2015 | 12/14/2015 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Deterioration of left knee from prior knee replacement. | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
Patient underwent removal of left knee implant & revision of component. However, right femoral component implant was improperly placed in the left knee during left total knee arthroplasty. | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
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Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Right femoral component implant incorrectly placed on left side. | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage. Recovery delayed. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
6/27/2016 | 562016CA001195 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
St. Lucie | 4/26/2017 | ||||
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 | |||||
3/22/2017 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $1,125,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $66,454 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $29,984 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss | $157,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deductible | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely | |||||||||||||||||||||
Review of policies and procedures. |
Updates | |||||||||||||
Date of Change: | 3/16/2018 3:03:13 PM | ||||||||||||
Reason for Change: | Additional LAE payments made. | ||||||||||||
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Department File Number : | M201679127 |
Claim Number : | 46324 |
Date Submitted : | 10/17/2016 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
MAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
58-1449198 | |||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | Entity Name | ||||
Entity | MAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | ||||
Street Address | |||||
8427 South Park Circle Suite 130 | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Orlando | FL | 32819 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(407) 370 - 3813 | (407) 370 - 2247 | ctschanz@magmutual.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Anis | Y | Akrawi | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | PO Box 9010 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Stuart | FL | 34995 | Martin | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
PSL 1600292 12 | $1,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME60733 | Nephrology - Minor Surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
F | St. Lucie | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Hospital Inpatient Facility | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
ST LUCIE SURGICAL CENTER | 14960398 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Patients' Room | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
10/30/2012 | 10/7/2013 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Acute renal failure | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
No iatrogenic injury | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Alleged delay in diagnosis and treatment of anti-GBM | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Kidney failure | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
6/2/2014 | 56-2014-CA-000854 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
St. Lucie | 9/27/2016 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
St. Lucie Medical Center Martin Nephrology & Internal Medicine | |||||
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 | |||||
7/6/2016 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $1,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $236,091 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $110,063 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Risk management has counseled insured |
Updates | |||||||
Date of Change: | 10/17/2016 2:35:12 PM | ||||||
Reason for Change: | Report updated to reflect Court Document final disposition date of 09/27/16 | ||||||
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Department File Number : | M201783389 |
Claim Number : | EMC-FL-14-270882 |
Date Submitted : | 10/17/2017 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
EmCare Holdings, Inc. | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
75-173235 | SI | ||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Kathy | A | Stockton | ||
Street Address | |||||
1900 W. LOOP S., STE. 1500 | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Houston | TX | 77027 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(713) 935 - 2404 | (713) 461 - 8130 | kathy_stockton@westernlitigation.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | STEPHEN | DODDS | |||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Self-Insurer | 200 SE HOSPITAL DRIVE | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
STUART | FL | 34994 | Martin | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
HAZ1040025381-12 | $250,000 | $750,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME105438 | Emergency Medicine - No Major Surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
M | Martin | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Emergency Room | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
MARTIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SOUTH | 120009 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Other | ER | ||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
7/13/2012 | 6/20/2014 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
HYPOXIC ISCHEMIC ENCEPHOLOPATHY | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
SEEN IN ER | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
FAILURE TO TREAT | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
BRAIN DAMAGE | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
10/24/2014 | 562014-CA-002222 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
St. Lucie | 10/17/2017 | ||||
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 | |||||
9/21/2017 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $1,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $198,773 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $108,224 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
unknown |
Updates | |
No updates found. |
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Department File Number : | M201783390 |
Claim Number : | EMC-FL-14-270882 |
Date Submitted : | 10/17/2017 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
EmCare Holdings, Inc. | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
75-173235 | SI | ||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Kathy | A | Stockton | ||
Street Address | |||||
1900 W. LOOP S., STE. 1500 | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Houston | TX | 77027 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(713) 935 - 2404 | (713) 461 - 8130 | kathy_stockton@westernlitigation.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | TINA | MABE | |||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Self-Insurer | 200 SE HOSPITAL DRIVE | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
STUART | FL | 34994 | Martin | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
HAZ1040025381-12 | $250,000 | $750,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Other | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ARNP3198692 |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
M | Martin | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Emergency Room | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
MARTIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SOUTH | 120009 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Other | ER | ||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
7/13/2012 | 6/20/2014 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
HYPOXIC ISCHEMIC ENCEPHOLOPATHY | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
SEEN IN ER | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
FAILURE TO TREAT | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
BRAIN DAMAGE | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
10/24/2014 | 562014-CA-002222 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
St. Lucie | 10/17/2017 | ||||
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 | |||||
9/21/2017 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $1,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely | |||||||||||||||||||||
unknown |
Updates | |
No updates found. |
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Department File Number : | M201885836 |
Claim Number : | 165213 |
Date Submitted : | 7/10/2018 |
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 | Richard | Petersen | |||
Street Address | |||||
4651 Salisbury Rd. #410 | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Jacksonville | FL | 32256 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(904) 309 - 8142 | (904) 394 - 7134 | rpetersen@norcal-group.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Daniel | T | Chang | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 2461 Santa Monica Blvd # 108 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Santa Monica | CA | 90404 | Out of state | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
720582E | $1,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME106388 | Radiology - Diagnostic - No Surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
M | St. Lucie | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Hospital Inpatient Facility | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
MARTIN MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | 100044 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Other | Hospital Radiology | ||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
1/11/2016 | 8/10/2017 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Allegation that Dr. Chang inadequately interpreted a CT scan taken on 01/11/16 of the decedent's abdomen and failed to report peritonitis, diverticulitis, or ischemic changes. On 1/11/2016, William Olensky began having severe abdominal pain & he was taken to Memorial Hospital& assigned to ED physician, Dr. Gustavo Granada who made an initial diagnoses of ¿acute febrile illness and lower abdominal pain¿ & ordered a CT Scan;Daniel Chang, MD, interpreted the CT and faxed the preliminary report to Tradition ED at 2247, visualizing small diffuse ascites, gall stones, colonic diverticulosis, trace right pleural effusion & moderately distended esophagus containing oral contrast. Dr. Chang did not observe a bowel obstruction or any free air in the abdomen.A defense expert found that he did not see free intra-abdominal air, peritonitis, diverticulitis, or ischemic changes at the descending colon and that the findings were significant at the time of surgery and that the process was ongoing for days before the presentation. Ultimately, he felt that Mr. Olensky died from SIRS which is an inflammatory process that has a clinical diagnosis. While he agreed that free air on the CT, if identified, can be assistive in making the diagnosis, the diagnosis is generally made without imaging | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
Allegation that Dr. Chang inadequately interpreted a CT scan taken on 01/11/16 of the decedent's abdomen and failed to report peritonitis, diverticulitis, or ischemic changes. On 1/11/2016, William Olensky began having severe abdominal pain & he was taken to Memorial Hospital& assigned to ED physician, Dr. Gustavo Granada who made an initial diagnoses of ¿acute febrile illness and lower abdominal pain¿ & ordered a CT Scan;Daniel Chang, MD, interpreted the CT and faxed the preliminary report to Tradition ED at 2247, visualizing small diffuse ascites, gall stones, colonic diverticulosis, trace right pleural effusion & moderately distended esophagus containing oral contrast. Dr. Chang did not observe a bowel obstruction or any free air in the abdomen.A defense expert found that he did not see free intra-abdominal air, peritonitis, diverticulitis, or ischemic changes at the descending colon and that the findings were significant at the time of surgery and that the process was ongoing for days before the presentation. Ultimately, he felt that Mr. Olensky died from SIRS which is an inflammatory process that has a clinical diagnosis. While he agreed that free air on the CT, if identified, can be assistive in making the diagnosis, the diagnosis is generally made without imaging | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
*NR | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Allegation that Dr. Chang inadequately interpreted a CT scan taken on 01/11/16 of the decedent's abdomen and failed to report peritonitis, diverticulitis, or ischemic changes. On 1/11/2016, William Olensky began having severe abdominal pain & he was taken to Memorial Hospital& assigned to ED physician, Dr. Gustavo Granada who made an initial diagnoses of ¿acute febrile illness and lower abdominal pain¿ & ordered a CT Scan;Daniel Chang, MD, interpreted the CT and faxed the preliminary report to Tradition ED at 2247, visualizing small diffuse ascites, gall stones, colonic diverticulosis, trace right pleural effusion & moderately distended esophagus containing oral contrast. Dr. Chang did not observe a bowel obstruction or any free air in the abdomen.A defense expert found that he did not see free intra-abdominal air, peritonitis, diverticulitis, or ischemic changes at the descending colon and that the findings were significant at the time of surgery and that the process was ongoing for days before the presentation. Ultimately, he felt that Mr. Olensky died from SIRS which is an inflammatory process that has a clinical diagnosis. While he agreed that free air on the CT, if identified, can be assistive in making the diagnosis, the diagnosis is generally made without imaging | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Death. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
7/14/2017 | 562017CA001217 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
St. Lucie | 6/27/2018 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Chiong, Diana Martin Memorial 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 Decision | Other | ||||
Other | Settled between parties | ||||
Arbitration | |||||
Claim not subject to Arbitration. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
6/14/2018 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $1,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely | |||||||||||||||||||||
Circumstances of the case were discussed with the insured & risk management. |
Updates | |
No updates found. |
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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.