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Dr. FERNANDO RIVERA, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. FERNANDO RIVERA, MD
5352 Linton Boulevard
US

Court Case # 2012CA014688

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201472592
Claim Number : FL-ICSF-31
Date Submitted : 11/7/2014
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
APPLIED MEDICO-LEGAL SOLUTIONS RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
81-0603029  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Julie   Moore
Street Address
101 E. Park Blvd.
City State Zip
Plano TX 75074
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(866) 520 - 6896     jmontague@bpmp.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualFernando Rivera
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed5352 Linton Blvd.
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Delray BeachFL33484Palm Beach
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
G-AMS-115258-2$250,000$2,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME88276Radiology - Diagnostic - No Surgery 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
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
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Radiology, Emergency Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
1/12/20118/20/2012
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Atherosclerotic Cariovascular Disease
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
CTA of the heart with contrast
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Negative result, no abnormalities seen
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient was discharged to home. Several days later was found unresponsive and in cardiac arrest.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
8/9/20122012CA014688
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Palm Beach9/21/2014
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
6/25/2014
 
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$117,308
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
Peer review of critical radiological studies.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 502008CA039551

Indemnity Paid: $187,500.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200954748
Claim Number :FL-ICSF-04
Date Submitted :8/31/2009
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
APPLIED MEDICO-LEGAL SOLUTIONS RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.Primary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
81-0603029 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualBarbara Faulkner
Street Address
9229 LBJ Freeway
CityStateZip
DallasTX75234
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(972) 739 - 3715 (972) 739 - 2631bfaulkner@med-edge.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualFernandoJRivera
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed5352 Linton Boulevard
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Delray BeachFL33160Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
G-AMS-115258-2$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME88276Radiology - Diagnostic - No Surgery 

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MDade
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Emergency Room 
Name of InstitutionCode
DELRAY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL100258
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
11/29/200711/11/2008
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient was found to have a brain abscess which ruptured days following admit to hospital. Patient underwent extensive treatment to treat infection and complication of ruptured abscess.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
CT scan was ordered.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
CT scan was ordered and interpreted as stroke/infarct.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient presented to ER complaining of headache and confusion.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
1/23/2009502008CA039551
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Palm Beach8/31/2009
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
 
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Within the pre-suit period as set forth in 766.106 (more than 90 days before suit is filed).
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
8/17/2009
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$187,500
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$70,688
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
Review of procedures.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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