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Dr. DENNIS WILLIAMS, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. DENNIS WILLIAMS, MD
38791 US HWY 19N #1006
US

Court Case # 01-9280 CI 19

Indemnity Paid: $400,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200954456
Claim Number :00-0403
Date Submitted :7/27/2009
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
CLARENDON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
52-0266645 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualNancyJThomas
Street Address
9821 Katy Freeway
CityStateZip
HoustonTX77024
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(713) 935 - 8868 (713) 461 - 8130nancy_thomas@ajg.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualDennis Williams
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed5413 US Highway 19
CityStateZip CodeCounty
New Port RicheyFL34652Pasco
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
CMP0009740$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME37452Surgery - Opthalmology 

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MPinellas
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilitySt. Lukes Cataract and Laser Institute
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
5/3/19997/26/2001
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Cataract surgery with post-op complications
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Plaintiff alleges he was not informed of a problem during surgery and that he was not informed of the risks of fluid leakage
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Eye surgery related
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Left eye vision impairment, able to distinguish between light and dark only
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
12/11/200101-9280 CI 19
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pinellas7/23/2009
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
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 subject to arbitration, but settlement reached in lieu of award.
Date of Payment
3/2/2009
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$400,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$36,469
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$19,321
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
Unknown.Patient was explained the risks of procedure and that it would not restore 20/20 vision due to scar tissue from previous procedures.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # CA 02 008427 AJ

Indemnity Paid: $45,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200538144
Claim Number :00-0628
Date Submitted :11/8/2005
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
CLARENDON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
52-0266645 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualKim Cote
Street Address
2000 W. Sam Houston Parkway South
CityStateZip
HoustonTX77042
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(713) 722 - 16481648(713) 243 - 7311kim_cote@ajg.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualDennisLWilliams
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed38791 US HWY 19N #1006
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Tarpon SpringsFL34689Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
CMP0007891$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME37452Surgery - Opthalmology 

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
Other Outpatient FacilityAker-Kasten Laser Vision Center
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
4/18/200011/8/2000
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient presented to with cataract on right eye resulting in a blind spot.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Alleged failure to properly perform cataract surgery.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
No misdiagnosis
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Surgery resulted in detached retina and loss of vision in right eye.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
7/9/2002CA 02 008427 AJ
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Palm Beach12/18/2003
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Aker-Kasten Cataract & Laser Institute, Inc.
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
9/29/2003
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$45,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$6,001
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$41
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
Unknown
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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