Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
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Department File Number : | M201885441 |
Claim Number : | 59277101 |
Date Submitted : | 6/5/2018 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
PHYSICIANS INSURANCE COMPANY | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
13-4235490 | |||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Renee | M | Silvia | ||
Street Address | |||||
901 S. Mopac Expwy, Blg. 5, Suite 500 | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Austin | TX | 78746 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(512) 425 - 5924 | renee-silvia@tmlt.org |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | LUIS | VINAS | |||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 550 S. Quadrille Blvd., Suite 100 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
West Palm Beach | FL | 33401 | Palm Beach | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
144682 | $250,000 | $750,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME57391 | Surgery - Plastic |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
F | Palm Beach | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Hospital Outpatient Facility | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
N/A | 000000 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Operating Suite | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
5/30/2016 | 5/8/2017 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
While admitted to the hospital, the patient's hemoglobin deteriorated; therefore, she was transfused blood products. She continued to deteriorate and died as a consequence of anemia due to blood loss. | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
The patient underwent liposuction of the abdomen, chest, and flank. | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
*NR | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
The patient was discharged to home following time in recovery. Later that morning, the patient experienced an episode of syncope, for which EMS was called and she was admitted to the hospital. | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Death. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
1/18/2018 | 50-2018-CA-000206-MB | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Palm Beach | 5/11/2018 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Amador, Elias West Palm Beach Physician Group, 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 Decision | Other | ||||
No Court Proceedings. | |||||
Arbitration | |||||
Claim not subject to Arbitration. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
5/24/2018 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $240,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $26,308 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $10,042 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deductible | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely | |||||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Updates | |
No updates found. |
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Department File Number : | M201678568 |
Claim Number : | 36691-1 |
Date Submitted : | 5/26/2016 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
LANCET INDEMNITY RISK RETENTION GROUP INC. | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
26-1479165 | |||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Christopher | Teter | |||
Street Address | |||||
2810 West St. Isabel Street Suite 100 | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Tampa | FL | 33602 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(813) 290 - 8282 | 265 | cteter@lancetindemnity.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Luis | Vinas | |||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 550 S. QUADRILLE BLVD. | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
West Palm Beach | FL | 33401 | Palm Beach | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
LR091009000368 | $250,000 | $750,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME57391 | Surgery - Plastic |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
F | Palm Beach | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Hospital Inpatient Facility | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL | 110403 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Operating Suite | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
5/22/2013 | 10/13/2014 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Patient presented for an elective cosmetic procedure to have a scar revision. | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
Alleged improper revision of a scar causing more pain and suffering. | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
*NR | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Alleged improper revision of a scar causing more pain and suffering. | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Temporary: Slight - Lacerations, contusions, minor scars, rash. No delay. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
5/20/2015 | 502015CA005730 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Palm Beach | 4/27/2016 | ||||
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 Decision | Other | ||||
No Court Proceedings. | |||||
Arbitration | |||||
Claim not subject to Arbitration. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
4/27/2016 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $20,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $24,584 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deductible | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely | |||||||||||||||||||||
Insurer is unaware of what steps have been taken. |
Updates | |
No updates found. |
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Does Dr. LUIS VINAS, MD have any medical malpractice cases, lawsuits, or complaints?
Dr. LUIS VINAS, MD has at least 3 medical malpractice case(s), lawsuit(s), or complaint(s).