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Dr. CHIRAG B PATEL, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. CHIRAG B PATEL, MD
295 Patterson Rd Ste 101
US

Court Case # 2017-CA-002976

Indemnity Paid: $200,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201885482
Claim Number : 1044732-02
Date Submitted : 8/28/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
MEDICAL PROTECTIVE COMPANY (THE) Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
35-0506406  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Lynn Louthan
Street Address
5814 Reed Road
City State Zip
Ft Wayne IN 46835
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(260) 486 - 0778     reportaclaim@medpro.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualChiragBPatel
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed295 Patterson Rd Ste 101
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Haines CityFL33844Polk
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
753357$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME98613Nephrology - 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
 MPolk
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
HEART OF FLORIDA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER100137
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
8/5/20156/22/2017
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Lost consciousness in shower, fell and broke his leg
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
ER visits, ordered dialysis and pain med
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Breaches of the standard of medical care
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Coded and expired
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
9/18/20172017-CA-002976
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Polk5/30/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
DBA Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center
Haines City HMA LLC dba Haines City HMA 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
5/30/2018
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$200,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$20,488
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$2,754
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$200,000
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
n/a
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:8/28/2018 3:17:46 PM
Reason for Change:ALE UPDATE
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel683420488
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid17482754

 

 

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Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $0.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201680609
Claim Number : 1029857
Date Submitted : 2/22/2017
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
MEDICAL PROTECTIVE COMPANY (THE) Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
35-0506406  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Lynn Louthan
Street Address
5814 Reed Road
City State Zip
Ft Wayne IN 46835
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(260) 486 - 0778     reportaclaim@medpro.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualChiragBPatel
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed295 Patterson Rd Ste 101
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Haines CityFL33844Polk
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
753357$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME98613Internal 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
 FPolk
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
LAKE WALES MEDICAL CENTER100099
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
6/6/201412/3/2015
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Severe thrombocytopenia and anemia that existed without a source of bleeding
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Evaluate and treat thrombocytopenia and hemolytic process
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Medical negligence and damages arising out of injuries sustained by spouse and children
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Death
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
 *NR
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
*NR11/28/2016
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Chirag Bakulesh Patel MD PA
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Claim or suit abandoned.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Dropped before Action Filed
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?No
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$0
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$2,111
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$1,000
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
n/a
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:2/22/2017 10:44:14 AM
Reason for Change:ALE UPDATE 2/22/2017
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid01000

 

 

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

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