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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. MARK A SMITH, MD
4720 North Habana Avenue, Suite 101
US

Court Case # 11-008117

Indemnity Paid: $300,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201264634
Claim Number :168637
Date Submitted :4/8/2013
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
PROASSURANCE CASUALTY COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
38-2317569 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualRita  Markley
Street Address
100 Brookwood Place, Suite 300
CityStateZip
BirminghamAL35209
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(205) 439 - 7916  rmarkley@proassurance.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualMarkASmith
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed4720 North Habana Avenue, Suite 101
CityStateZip CodeCounty
TampaFL33614Hillsborough
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MP44402$500,000$1,500,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME38809Pulmonary Diseases - No Surgery00000

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MHillsborough
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
SAINT JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL100075
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherIntensive Care Unit
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
12/1/200911/5/2010
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Shortness of breath and hypotension.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Post surgical patient was resuscitated with fluids during diagnostic testing without overriding the surgeon's orders for diagnostic testing before surgery.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Testing revealed post surgical internal bleed.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Death.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
10/13/201111-008117
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Hillsborough7/30/2012
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Echevarria, David F
Brannan, Anthony N
Tampa Surgical Associates, P.A.
Mark A. Smith, M.D., P.A.
St. Joseph's Hospital, 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
8/1/2012
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$300,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$49,985
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$12,265
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$300,000
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
Insured has discussed case with insurance company personnel, medical experts and defense counsel.
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:1/14/2013 12:31:57 PM
Reason for Change:ALAE payments increased
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid1092812265
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel3981449423
 
Date of Change:2/11/2013 9:26:28 AM
Reason for Change:ALAE payment increased
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel4942349798
 
Date of Change:4/8/2013 2:24:25 PM
Reason for Change:ALAE payment update.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel4979849985

 

 

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