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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. DHIRAJ PATEL, MD
3109 Stirling Road, #106
US

Court Case # 0302020-13

Indemnity Paid: $65,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201160361
Claim Number :24164-02
Date Submitted :4/6/2011
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INCPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
59-6614702 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualOdessa Choice
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
CityStateZip
JacksonvilleFL32204
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 37423045(904) 358 - 6728odessa.choice@fpic.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualDhiraj Patel
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed3109 Stirling Road, #106
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Fort LauderdaleFL33312Broward
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
50430$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME40172Internal Medicine - No Surgery80257

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MBroward
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
  
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/8/20019/3/2002
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient was treated for high cholesterol and high triglycerides.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Patient was treated conservatively.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Death.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
2/18/20030302020-13
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Broward3/17/2011
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
United Health Care
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
3/17/2011
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$65,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$90,138
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$48,830
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$65,000
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
Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Risk management referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 03-02020-CA(26)

Indemnity Paid: $65,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201160649
Claim Number :03-02020-CA(26)
Date Submitted :5/21/2011
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
Patel, Dhiraj BPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
99-9999999ME40172
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualDhirajBPatel
Street Address
3109 Stirling Road, suite 106
CityStateZip
Fort LauderdaleFL33313
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(954) 963 - 4112 (954) 962 - 4779dpatelanup@aol.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualDhirajBPatel
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer3109STIRLINGROAD, Suite 106
CityStateZip CodeCounty
FORT LAUDERDALEFL33312Broward
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
24164-02$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME40172Internal Medicine - No Surgery 

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
Emergency Room 
Name of InstitutionCode
WESTSIDE REG. MED. CTR (PLANTATION)100228
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Radiology, Emergency Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
6/9/20016/9/2001
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Cardiac arrest at Home.Patient was taken to ER where He died
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Cardiac cath 2 days Prior
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Patient had elevated cholestrol wh9ich lead to Coronary artery Disease
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Failure to Treat Cholestrol
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
6/4/200203-02020-CA(26)
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Broward4/14/2011
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
united Health plan
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
4/14/2011
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$65,000
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$65,000$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
cholestrol Guideline was followed at the time of incidence but now getting aggressive control of cholestrol
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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