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Dr. FREDERICK SHANNON, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. FREDERICK SHANNON, MD
15880 Summerlin Road, Ste 300
US

Court Case # 08CA9463

Indemnity Paid: $187,500.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201058229
Claim Number :36468-02
Date Submitted :8/9/2010
 
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
IndividualFrederick Shannon
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed15880 Summerlin Road, Ste 300
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Fort MyersFL33908Lee
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
64731$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Osteopathic Physician 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
OS4993Surgery - Orthopedic80154

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MLee
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Outpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-HEALTHPARK120005
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Radiology, Emergency Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
11/9/200511/27/2007
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
4 year old male presented due to non-healing left ulna fracture and diagnosed with missed Monteggia fracture.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
It's alleged that the insured failed to properly reduce and stabilize the Monteggia fracture and failed to timely recognize the Volkman's ischemia, resulting in a malformed left forearm.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
The parents of this, then 4 year old male, alleged that the insured failed to properly reduce and stabilize the Monteggia fracture and failed to timely recognize the Volkman's ischemia, resulting in a malformed left forearm.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs.Includes non-disabling injuries.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
7/30/200808CA9463
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Lee7/23/2010
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Regala, M.D., Philip
Lee Memorial 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
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
7/23/2010
 
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$8,571
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$2,177
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$187,500
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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