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Dr. JORGE HERNANDEZ, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. JORGE HERNANDEZ, MD
6080 SW 40th Street #8
US

Court Case # 13-028410 CA 01

Indemnity Paid: $115,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201574618
Claim Number : 305278
Date Submitted : 5/14/2015
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
DOCTORS COMPANY, AN INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE (THE) Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
95-3014772  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Tiffany D Taylor
Street Address
13450 West Sunrise Blvd
City State Zip
Sunrise FL 33323
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(877) 320 - 0748     TTaylor@thedoctors.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJorge Hernandez
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed6080 SW 40th Street #8
CityStateZip CodeCounty
MiamiFL33155Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
0907627$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
DN11612Dentists 

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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
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherPractitioner's Office
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/14/20104/22/2013
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient sought treatment for periodontal disease and poor oral hygiene.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The patient underwent extractions of teeth and placement of crowns and bridges.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to provide appropriate and properly fitting bridges and crowns.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Infection of gums and teeth.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries.

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
9/10/201313-028410 CA 01
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade5/4/2015
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
5/7/2015
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$115,000
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$16,500$60,000
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
The insured conferenced with his attorneys and claims adjuster.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 17-11317-CA 01

Indemnity Paid: $48,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M202091482
Claim Number : 347833
Date Submitted : 2/14/2020
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
DOCTORS COMPANY, AN INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE (THE) Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
95-3014772  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Dawn   Owens
Street Address
12724 GRAN BAY PKWY W, Suite 400
City State Zip
JACKSONVILLE FL 32258
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 360 - 3044     dowens@thedoctors.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJorgeOHernandez
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed6080 Bird Road, Suite 8
CityStateZip CodeCounty
MiamiFL33155Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
0907627$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Dentistry 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
DN11612Dental General Practice - NOC 

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 Hospital/InstitutionHeartland of Boynton Beach, FL, LLC
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherPhysician's Office
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
12/11/20149/29/2016
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient presented for an upper bridge.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The patient alleged the bridge had open margins and was ill fitting and compromised the teeth.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
The patient alleged the bridge compromised her teeth.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Slight - Lacerations, contusions, minor scars, rash. No delay.

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
6/13/201717-11317-CA 01
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade2/13/2020
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
2/13/2020
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$48,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$58,489
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$58,111
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$48,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$39,179$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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