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Dr. HERNANDO BERNAL, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. HERNANDO BERNAL, MD
13801 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD
US

Court Case # 04-CA-1509

Indemnity Paid: $100,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200641969
Claim Number :277059
Date Submitted :8/16/2006
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
MEDICAL PROTECTIVE COMPANY (THE)Primary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
35-0506406 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualKarinaLDobberstein
Street Address
5814 Reed Rd
CityStateZip
Fort WayneIN46835
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(260) 486 - 0490 (260) 486 - 0808karina.dobberstein@medpro.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualHernando BERNAL
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed13801 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD
CityStateZip CodeCounty
TAMPAFL33613Hillsborough
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
676894$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME22045Physicians or Surgeons 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FHillsborough
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
University Community Hospital100173
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/21/20023/18/2003
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
SHORTNESS OF BREATH
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
COURNADIN FOR CARDIAC PROBLEMS
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
ALLEGED FAILURE TO TIMELY TREAT
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
2/18/200404-CA-1509
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Hillsborough8/8/2006
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
8/8/2006
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$100,000
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
NA
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 11-13650

Indemnity Paid: $49,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201575663
Claim Number : 10-0303-A-08
Date Submitted : 9/17/2015
 
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 Tamla   Lloyd
Street Address
4651 Salisbury Road, Suite 410
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32256
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 296 - 2887 212 (904) 296 - 1245 tlloyd@fdinsurancecompany.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualHernando Bernal
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed6101 Webb Rd., Suite 208
CityStateZip CodeCounty
TampaFL33607Hillsborough
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
11008$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME22045Pulmonary Diseases - No Surgery 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MHillsborough
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherPhysician's Office
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
11/11/200812/12/2010
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient initially visited the insured on November 11, 2008 for a consultation regarding a cough of sudden onset following a pneumonia vaccination.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
A CT x-ray was completed on November 14, 2008. A nodule was found on the pt's lung. Biopsies were also ordered which ruled out cancer.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None was made.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Pt had surgery to remove nodule from lung, this was performed by another physician. Pt had a difficult recovery after surgery and ultimately had a portion of his lung and 3 ribs removed. Pt claims he nows has difficulty breathing.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
11/1/201111-13650
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Hillsborough7/31/2015
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Hernando Bernal, MD, PA
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
7/31/2015
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$49,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$61,948
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
The circumstances of this case were discussed with the insured and risk management was notified. Risk management discussed the case with the insured.
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:9/17/2015 4:06:37 PM
Reason for Change:The adjuster requested the changes be made.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Principal InjuryIt is alleged that the insured breached his duty of care of the patient when he failed to properly evaluate and diagnose the insured's pulmonary complaint. Additional allegations include failure to make a timely referral for surgical evaluation of the insured's mass leading to bilateral pneumonia and requirement of the partial removal of a lung, three ribs and expected post-surgical complications.Pt had surgery to remove nodule from lung, this was performed by another physician. Pt had a difficult recovery after surgery and ultimately had a portion of his lung and 3 ribs removed. Pt claims he nows has difficulty breathing.
Cause of InjuryA CT x-ray was completed on November 14, 2008.A CT x-ray was completed on November 14, 2008. A nodule was found on the pt's lung. Biopsies were also ordered which ruled out cancer.

 

 

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