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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. CLIFFORD WARD, MD
1619 TALLEVAST ROAD
US

Court Case # 2013-CA-6966

Indemnity Paid: $60,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201470516
Claim Number :HM171477
Date Submitted :4/18/2014
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
36-2114545 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJameela Maddox
Street Address
333 S. Wabash Ave
CityStateZip
ChicagoIL60604
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(312) 822 - 5171 (866) 896 - 5250Jameela.Maddox@cna.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualCLIFFORD WARD
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
LicensedP O BOX 46
CityStateZip CodeCounty
TALLEVASTFL34270Manatee
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
DNC283667853$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Dentistry 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
DN5019Dentists 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FManatee
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Special Procedure Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
7/23/201110/26/2011
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
FRACTURED MANDIBLE DURING EXTRACTION.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
EXTRACTION OF TOOTH #17.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
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Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
PATIENT PRESENTED FOR DENTAL TREATMENT.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Minor - Infections, misset fracture, fall in hospital. Recovery delayed.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
11/27/20132013-CA-6966
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Manatee12/3/2013
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Settlement Reached Prior to Pre-Suit Period
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim subject to arbitration, but settlement reached in lieu of award.
Date of Payment
12/16/2013
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$60,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$8,320
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
NONE
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 11-CA-06293

Indemnity Paid: $49,770.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201366848
Claim Number :HM164833
Date Submitted :5/1/2013
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
36-2114545 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJameela Maddox
Street Address
333 s Wabash
CityStateZip
ChicgoIL60604
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(312) 822 - 5000  Jameela.Maddox@cna.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualCLIFFORDBWARD
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1619 TALLEVAST ROAD
CityStateZip CodeCounty
TALLEVASTFL34270Manatee
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
DNC246124684$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Dentistry 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
DN5019Dentists 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MManatee
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Special Procedure Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
5/17/20115/18/2011
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
PATIENT ALLEGES THE INSURED IMPROPERLY EXTRACTED TEETH 7, 8, 9 AND 10 IMPROPERLY SEATED A PERMANENT BRIDGE FOR THOSE ANTERIOR TEETH WHICH ULTIMATELY FAILED.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The patient presented with endodontally challenged teeth, upper facial.The matter involved a patient who opted for extraction of teeth and placement of a bridge, as opposed to the recommendation that he undergo root canal therapy and crowns. The bridge failed and he claimed loss of additional teeth due to improperly placed bridge.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
PATIENT PRESENTED FOR DENTAL TREATMENT AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CARIES IN TEETH 7, 8, 9 AND 10.
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
9/22/201111-CA-06293
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Manatee3/26/2013
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
After court verdict and prior to filing of notice of appeal.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Disposed of by Court
Court DecisionOther
Directed verdict for plaintiff. 
Arbitration
Award for plaintiff.
Date of Payment
2/28/2013
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$49,770
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$138,574
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$48,630
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
none
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:5/1/2013 4:57:04 PM
Reason for Change:CHANGES MADE FROM SETTLED BY PARTIES - TODISPOSED OF BY COURT - PER HANDLERS REQUEST.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Final DispositionSettled by partiesDisposed of by Court

 

 

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