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

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. JOSE HERNANDEZ, MD
3663 South Miami Avenue
US

Court Case # 0618878CA08

Indemnity Paid: $475,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200746205
Claim Number :248627A
Date Submitted :7/10/2007
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
DOCTORS COMPANY, AN INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE (THE)Primary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
95-3014772 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJosie Maldonado
Street Address
13450 West Sunrise Blvd., Suite 160
CityStateZip
SunriseFL33323
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(954) 858 - 0202 (866) 636 - 5421JMaldonado@thedoctors.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJose Hernandez
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed3663 South Miami Avenue
CityStateZip CodeCounty
MiamiFL33133Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
66905$500,000$1,500,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME69978Pathology - All Other 

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 LocationLaboratory
Name of InstitutionCode
MERCY HOSPITAL, INC.100061
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherLaboratory
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
2/16/20065/15/2006
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient diagnosed with prostate cancer following which a metastatic screening was performed.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Needle aspirate
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged misdiagnosis
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Alleged unnecessary pneumonectomy based on improper diagnosis of cancer, resulting in reduced lung reserve & risk for further pulmonary deterioration and susceptibility to infection
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
9/15/20060618878CA08
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade7/3/2007
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Mercy Hospital
Hernandez, M.D., Jose
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
6/19/2007
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$475,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$9,600
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$400,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$75,000$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Unknown
 
Updates
 
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