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Dr. BRIAN BURKE, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. BRIAN BURKE, MD
601 - 7th Street South
US

Court Case # 04-007566-CI-20

Indemnity Paid: $235,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200641495
Claim Number :4044715
Date Submitted :7/6/2006
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
SOUTH PINELLAS MEDICAL TRUSTPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
59-6599936 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualAndrewLWallace
Street Address
P.O. Box 33020
CityStateZip
St. PetersburgFL33733
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(727) 522 - 7777211(727) 521 - 2902awallace@wwwinsagency.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualBRIAN BURKE
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed601 - 7th Street South
CityStateZip CodeCounty
St. PetersburgFL33701Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
47097-04$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME74178Surgery - Orthopedic 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MPinellas
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
2/13/20026/28/2004
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Avascular necrosis of hip.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
A piece of a surgical drainage tube broke off during post operative removal of the drain.When discovered on post operative x-rays, Dr. Burke immediately notified the patient and after discussing options, the decision was made to not attempt removal at that time.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient complaint of pain and swelling allegedly from drainage tube. Causation was in dispute.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs.Includes non-disabling injuries.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
10/25/200404-007566-CI-20
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pinellas6/15/2006
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Suncoast Medical Clinic, LLC
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
6/9/2006
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$235,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$36,826
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$25,252
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
After a thorough review of the records and expert consideration, no steps were deemed necessary.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 12-5025-CI-13

Indemnity Paid: $20,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201367047
Claim Number :9941.152 (Solich)
Date Submitted :5/10/2013
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
SOUTH PINELLAS MEDICAL TRUSTPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
59-6599936 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualAndrewLWallace
Street Address
341 3rd Street S
CityStateZip
St. PetersburgFL33701
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(727) 822 - 4600 (727) 822 - 4665awallacespmt@gmail.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualBrianDBurke
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed603 Seventh Street South, Suite 450
CityStateZip CodeCounty
St. PetersburgFL33701Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
47097-11$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME74178Surgery - Orthopedic 

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FPinellas
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
BAYFRONT SAME DAY SURGERY CENTER226
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
6/16/201110/26/2011
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Exertional Compartment Syndrome.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Four Compartment Fasciotomy release with use of surgical adhesive.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Allergic reaction due to surgical adhesive.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Minor - Infections, misset fracture, fall in hospital. Recovery delayed.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
5/23/201212-5025-CI-13
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pinellas4/18/2013
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
SUNCOAST MEDICAL CLINIC, LLC
BAYFRONT SAME DAY SURGERY CENTER, LLC
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
4/18/2013
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$20,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$12,117
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
Continue to be cognizant of patient allergies in O.R. by physician and staff.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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