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Dr. CINDY HERNANDEZ, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. CINDY HERNANDEZ, MD
8130 Royal Palm Boulevard
US

Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $35,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201887296
Claim Number : 110387
Date Submitted : 12/14/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
OPHTHALMIC MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY (A R.R.G.) Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
94-3047990  
Insurer Contact Information
Type Entity Name
Entity Medical Risk Consultant Group
Street Address
PO Box 140457
City State Zip
Coral Gables FL 33114
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(305) 445 - 3040   (888) 909 - 5304 MMORENO@MRCG.ORG
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualCindy Hernandez
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed8130 Royal Palm Boulevard
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Coral SpringsFL33065Broward
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
OMC0012037$500,000$1,500,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
OS10559Ophthalmology - Minor Surgery 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MBroward
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilityCoral Springs Surgical Center
Name of InstitutionCode
CORAL SPRINGS SURGICAL CENTER14960380
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
4/5/20175/10/2018
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Cataract, right eye, causing glare and decreased visual acuity.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Patient underwent cataract extraction with placement of intraocular lens, right eye. Hemorrhage was encountered during surgery and the patient was referred to retina specialist for further evaluation.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
There was no misdiagnosis.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Reduced vision following cataract surgery, right eye.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung.

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
*NR10/10/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Within the pre-suit period as set forth in 766.106 (more than 90 days before suit is filed).
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
11/7/2018
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$35,000
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
 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
Review of medical/surgical records with medical experts revealed no breach of the standard of care. The patient experienced a known complication of cataract surgery. No admission of liability was offered in the settlement of this claim.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

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