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Dr. ALBERTO CASARETTO, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. ALBERTO CASARETTO, MD
407 SE 9 Street, Suite 103
US

Court Case # 07-014941 03

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200850371
Claim Number :147494
Date Submitted :7/27/2009
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
PROASSURANCE CASUALTY COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
38-2317569 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualMaria Gonzalez
Street Address
2801 SW 149th Avenue, Suite 200
CityStateZip
MiramarFL33027
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(954) 602 - 5834  mgonzalez@pronational.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualAlberto Casaretto
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed407 SE 9 Street, Suite 103
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Fort LauderdaleFL33316Broward
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MP58926$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME80276Nephrology - No Surgery0

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MBroward
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
NORTH BROWARD MEDICAL CENTER100086
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Critical Care Unit 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
2/20/20052/5/2007
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient was a multiple trauma patient from a motor vehicle accident sustaining numerous fractures, right apical hemothorax and bladder rupture
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Utilization of Heparin to flush dialysis tubing
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
There was no misdiagnosis made
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Alleged failure to diagnose and treat Heparin induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) resulting in bilateral lower extremity amputations
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
7/18/200707-014941 03
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Broward7/9/2008
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Bodden, John E
John E. Bodden, MDPA
Bouchard, Eric
Eric Bouchard, MDPA
Cooley, Ryan
Scalia, Carlo A
Chong, Hernando
Victor Toledano, MDPA
North Broward Medical Center
Faig, Douglas
Zaravinos, Theodore
Arias, Mayda
Southeast Florida Hematology-Oncology Group, PA
Kotzker, Wayne
Wayne R. Kotzker, MDPA
Renal Electrolyte and Hypertension Consultants
Monahan, Marianne
Blum, Jeffrey
Bowsher, Dennis J
Dennis J. Bowsher, MDPA
David S. Margolis, PA
Margolis, David S
Johnson, Judith M
Judith M. Johnson, MDPA
General Surgical Consultants, Inc.
General Surgical Associates, Inc.
Burshan, Khalil M
Khalil M. Burshan, MDPA
Trauma Physician Network, Inc.
MALLAN, C
Joh, Kwang-Jae
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
More than 90 days, after suit filed and prior to or during the course of mandatory settlement conference.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
 
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$250,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$30,456
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$11,920
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$250,000
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
Insured discussed claim with insurance personnel and medical experts.
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:7/27/2009 9:21:21 AM
Reason for Change:Additional invoices paid after file closed.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel3022030456
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid995611920

 

 

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