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Dr. JOEL W SALAMON, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. JOEL W SALAMON, MD
15600 NW 67th Avenue, Suite 306
US

Court Case # CACE17014015

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201989916
Claim Number : 158823
Date Submitted : 9/10/2019
 
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
IndividualJoelWSalamon
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed350 North Pine Island Road, Suite 200
CityStateZip CodeCounty
PlantationFL33324Broward
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MG-000962$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME72351Surgery - Orthopedic 

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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
Other Outpatient FacilitySurgery Center of Weston
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Special Procedure Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/17/20169/26/2017
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient sought pain relief treatment due to multiple level disc protusions per MRI.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The patient consented in having cervical spinal cord steroid injections under fluoroscopy to assist for pain relief.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
There was no misdiagnosis. The patient was properly diagnosed and treated with IV Decadron for swelling within the spinal column.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Spinal cord swelling causing pain in left arm and hand.
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
8/15/2017CACE17014015
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Broward8/28/2019
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
8/29/2019
 
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 conferenced with adjuster and claims specialist.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

Court Case # CACE 16-021726

Indemnity Paid: $245,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201782831
Claim Number : F16-0137-A-14
Date Submitted : 8/15/2017
 
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 Dionysia   Lawson
Street Address
560 Davis Street
City State Zip
San Francisco CA 94111
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(415) 735 - 2013   (415) 735 - 2097 dlawson@norcalmutual.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJoel Salamon
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed350 N. Pine Island Rd., Suite 200
CityStateZip CodeCounty
PlantationFL33324Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MG000962$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME72351Anesthesiology - Pain Management 

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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
Other Hospital/InstitutionSurgery Center
Name of InstitutionCode
SURGERY CENTER OF WESTON, LLC14960409
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
10/23/20145/19/2016
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Cervical spine injury post-motor vehicle accident
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
epidural steroid injection
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
It is alleged that the insured performed an epidural steroid injection without verification of the placement of the catheter
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Alleged spinal cord damage & associated right-sided weakness
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Slight - Lacerations, contusions, minor scars, rash. No delay.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
12/8/2016CACE 16-021726
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade6/12/2017
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
Otherno decision and/or judgment.
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
8/9/2017
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$245,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$11,485
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$8,557
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
Circumstances of case were discussed with insured and risk management was notified
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 11-2771ca32

Indemnity Paid: $225,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201470122
Claim Number :FP3922902
Date Submitted :3/18/2014
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INCPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
59-6614702 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualKelly Andrews
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
CityStateZip
JacksonvilleFL32204
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(904) 360 - 3038  kandrews@thedoctors.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJOEL SALAMON
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed15600 NW 67th Avenue, Suite 306
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Miami LakesFL33014Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
NS079956$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME72351Anesthesiology - Pain Management 

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
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Special Procedure Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/23/20091/6/2010
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Lumbar pain radiating to left extremity,and cervical pain radiating into the left upper extremity.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Cervical epidural injection at the left C4 C5 and C6 levels under fluoroscopic guidance.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
No misdiagnosis. The patient suffered a seizure following the procedure and required transfer to Palmetto General Hospital.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
The patient suffered an intracranial bleed which required physical therapy at rehab facility. He suffered a heart attack and expired after 3 weeks at rehab facility.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
10/25/201111-2771ca32
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade3/14/2014
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Hushner, M.D., David
University of Miami
Corona, M.D., Abelardo
San Roman, M.D. , Johan
HealthSouth Rehab Hospital
Diaz, D.O., Elaine
Sheridon Emergency Physicians
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
 
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$225,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$55,471
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$58,901
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
Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 12-42792-CA-09

Indemnity Paid: $175,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201781767
Claim Number : F12-0147-A-12
Date Submitted : 4/10/2017
 
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 Steven R Carey
Street Address
4651 Salisbury Rd. Suite 410
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32256
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 309 - 8127   (904) 296 - 1245 scarey@norcal-group.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJoel Salamon
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed350 N. Pine Island Rd., Suite 200
CityStateZip CodeCounty
PlantationFL33324Broward
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MG000962$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME72351Anesthesiology - Pain Management 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
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
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/23/20127/18/2012
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Cervical spondylosis. Patient presented for epidural steroid injections.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Cervical epidural steroid injections.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient suffered a cardiac event post-procedure and sustained an anoxic brain injury and later expired.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
11/2/201212-42792-CA-09
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade3/20/2017
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Oncay, RN, Allison
Surgi-Staff, Inc.
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
 
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$175,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$135,379
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
Circumstances of the case have been discussed with the insured and Risk Management.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 12-42792-CA-09

Indemnity Paid: $175,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201782351
Claim Number : F12-0147-A-12
Date Submitted : 6/20/2017
 
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 Dionysia   Lawson
Street Address
560 Davis Street
City State Zip
San Francisco CA 94111
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(415) 735 - 2013   (415) 735 - 2097 dlawson@norcalmutual.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJoel Salamon
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed350 N. Pine Island Rd., Suite 200
CityStateZip CodeCounty
PlantationFL33322Broward
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
ME73251$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME72351Anesthesiology 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
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
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
3/23/20127/18/2012
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Back pain.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Cervical epidural steroid injection.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient suffered a cardiac event post-procedure and sustained an anoxic brain injury and later expired.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
11/2/201212-42792-CA-09
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade3/24/2017
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Surgi-Staff, Inc
Oncay, RN, Allison
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
3/24/2017
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$175,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$135,379
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
Circumstances of the claim have been discussed with the insured and Risk Management.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

*NR: Prior to 04/28/1999 this field was not required in submitted claims.

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