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Dr. DAVID DECKER, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. DAVID DECKER, MD
5811 Interbay Blvd
US

Court Case # 16-CA-011155

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201783895
Claim Number : PLFHTA087225
Date Submitted : 12/20/2017
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
University Community Hospital Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
59-1113901 4035
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Linda   Boelke
Street Address
900 Hope Way
City State Zip
Altamonte Springs FL 32714
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(407) 357 - 1313     linda.boelke@ahss.org
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualDavid Decker
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer5811 Interbay Blvd
CityStateZip CodeCounty
TampaFL33611Hillsborough
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
8258 - 2016 $1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME100336Surgery - Neurology - Including Child 

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MHillsborough
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Emergency Room 
Name of InstitutionCode
University Community Hospital100173
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Radiology, Emergency Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
5/15/20155/24/2016
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Presented to ED via EMS under stroke alert for severe headache and altered mental status.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Neurological examination and CT of the brain.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
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Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Involved was the alleged negligent failure of the physician to properly interpret and report on CT results; which plaintiff claimed resulted in delayed recognition and treatment of acute left brainstem infarct and residual cognitive impairments.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage. Recovery delayed.

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
12/9/201616-CA-011155
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Hillsborough11/21/2017
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Florida Hospital Tampa
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
11/21/2017
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$250,000
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
N/A
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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