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Dr. CARMEN SERRANO-LOPEZ, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. CARMEN SERRANO-LOPEZ, MD
740 Dunlawton Avenue
US

Court Case # 2008 30892 CICI

Indemnity Paid: $175,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201058053
Claim Number :35987-01
Date Submitted :7/22/2010
 
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
IndividualCarmen Serrano-Lopez
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed740 Dunlawton Avenue
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Daytona BeachFL32127Volusia
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
98490$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME74936Internal Medicine - No Surgery80257

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FVolusia
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
4/18/20068/13/2007
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Endocarditis.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Alleged failure to diagnose endocarditis using blood and fluid testing.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Rheumatology related illness.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Severe joint and muscle pain in hands, feet, arms and legs.
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
4/23/20082008 30892CICI
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Volusia6/24/2010
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Messick Family Dentistry, P.A.
Florida HealthCare Plans
Messick, D.M.D., Scott
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
6/24/2010
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$175,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$63,495
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$60,776
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$175,000
Deductible$25,000
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$0$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Risk management referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
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Court Case # 64-2014-CA-031333

Indemnity Paid: $135,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201782049
Claim Number : 317099
Date Submitted : 5/8/2017
 
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
IndividualCarmenASerrano-Lopez
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed740 Dunlawton Avenue Suite 200
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Port OrangeFL32127Volusia
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
0915338$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME74936Internal Medicine - No Surgery 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FVolusia
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
HALIFAX HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER- PORT ORANGE23960051
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
8/6/20134/8/2014
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient presented with complaints of abdominal pain associated with dark stools. She was diagnosed with ischemic colitis and diverticulitis.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Her anti coagulation therapy was stopped due to her presentation upon admission. The patient suffered a stroke.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Stroke with associated left sided weakness.
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
10/22/201464-2014-CA-031333
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Volusia5/2/2017
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 DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
5/2/2017
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$135,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$27,948
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$13,103
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
Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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