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Dr. JONATHAN FIELDS, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. JONATHAN FIELDS, MD
8900 North Kendall Drive
US

Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $75,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201781173
Claim Number : SAM-IG-007191
Date Submitted : 2/9/2017
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
SAMARITAN RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
20-3433505  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual NANCY   CARR
Street Address
11440 SW 88th STREET
City State Zip
MIAMI FL 33176
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(305) 274 - 4070   (305) 274 - 2701 carol.lobacz@nccrms.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJonathan Fields
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed8900 North Kendall Drive
CityStateZip CodeCounty
MiamiFL33176Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
SPL 1064$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME75342Radiology - 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
 FDade
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other LocationBaptist Medical Plaza Miami Lakes UCC
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherBaptist Med Plaza at Miami Lakes UCC
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
7/14/20148/19/2016
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Right wrist pain/right dorsal dislocation of the right index metacarpophalangeal joint.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
There was no operation, diagnostic or treatment procedure that caused injury.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to diagnose a right dorsal dislocation of the right index metacarpophalangeal joint.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient was splinted at the Urgent Care Center and advised to see a hand surgeon the next day. She failed to follow medical advice and waited approximately 6 weeks before seeking treatment resulting in a delay in care resulting in a possible more extensive surgical procedure. This case was settled as a business decision without an admission of liability in order to avoid protracted litigation.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
 *NR
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
*NR1/20/2017
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Miami Lakes Urgent Care Center
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
1/20/2017
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$75,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$4,558
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$10,665
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$75,000
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
Not applicable.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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

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