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Dr. DIEGO VELARDE, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. DIEGO VELARDE, MD
3165 Suntree Boulevard
US

Court Case # 052017-CA-018698

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M202092782
Claim Number : F15-0263-A-14
Date Submitted : 6/18/2020
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
FD INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
20-3704679  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Diane M McNab
Street Address
5555 Gate Parkway, Suite 150
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 33496
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(954) 439 - 0580     dmcnab@norcal-group.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualDiego Velarde
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed3165 Suntree Boulevard
CityStateZip CodeCounty
RockledgeFL32955Brevard
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MS001499$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME94651Surgery - General 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MBrevard
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
WUESTHOFF MEMORIAL HOSPITAL23960034
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
10/1/201411/13/2015
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient presented to the emergency room of the hospital with nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. The patient was admitted and an abdominal CT scan without contrast was ordered and reported as normal. Over the next several days, the patient was seen by other specialists for observatory purposes.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
This provider performed exploratory surgery which confirmed mesenteric ischemic bowel.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Disputed allegation of the failure to timely diagnose and treat ischemic bowel.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient developed short bowel syndrome.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
4/20/2017052017-CA-018698
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Brevard1/5/2018
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 not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
10/12/2017
 
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
Insured met and conferenced with defense counsel and claims specialist.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

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