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

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. DAVID VASTOLA, MD
824 US Hwy 1, Suite 230
US

Court Case # CA 02 00860 AM

Indemnity Paid: $87,500.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200537038
Claim Number :24-01L218329/833551
Date Submitted :10/5/2005
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
CHICAGO INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
36-6042949 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualRuby Thompson
Street Address
33 West Monroe
CityStateZip
ChicagoIL60603
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(312) 456 - 5227 (312) 577 - 9507rthomps2@ffic.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualDavid Vastola
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed824 US Hwy 1, Suite 230
CityStateZip CodeCounty
North Palm BeachFL33408Palm Beach
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
PSP 3000345$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
OS3793Gastroenterology - Minor Surgery 

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MPalm Beach
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
COLUMBIA HOSPITAL100234
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
8/24/19997/20/2001
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient presented with abdominal pain and was diagnosed with problems with the gall bladder
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
insured spoke with family about gallbladder surgery
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
patient had a surgical workup which included an EKG
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient had a massive heart attack
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
1/23/2002CA 02 00860 AM
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Palm Beach6/28/2004
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Columbia Hospital
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
Othersettled-dismissal
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
6/28/2004
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$87,500
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$46,537
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$16,558
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$70,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$0$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$17,500$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
none
 
Updates
 
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