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Dr. MARTIN N ZAIAC, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. MARTIN N ZAIAC, MD
4308 Alton Road, Suite 750
US

Court Case # 2017-22331 CA 01

Indemnity Paid: $32,500.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201987566
Claim Number : 215872
Date Submitted : 1/11/2019
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
PROASSURANCE INDEMNITY COMPANY, INC. Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
63-0720042  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Denise   Stokes
Street Address
100 Brookwood Place
City State Zip
Birmingham AL 35209
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(205) 802 - 4790   (205) 802 - 4710 claimscompliancereporting@proassurance.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualMartinNZaiac
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed4308 Alton Road, suite 750
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Miami BeachFL33140Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MP38916$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME52008Dermatology - All Other 

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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
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
10/5/201610/21/2016
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Biopsies were performed on the nose and inner elbow area. The pathology lab mixed up the biopsies, causing it to seem basil cell carcinoma was on the arm instead of the nose. The mix up was not corrected in the chart until after a Mohs procedure was performed on the arm for basil cell carcinoma instead of the nose.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Mohs procedure performed on arm instead of nose.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Biopsies were mixed up in the pathology lab and patient had a Mohs procedure on her arm instead of her nose leaving a scar.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
The Mohs procedure done on the arm instead of the nose and it left a scar on the arm of the patient.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
10/4/20172017-22331 CA 01
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade12/17/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Arthur S Colsky MD d/b/a skin Cneter of South Miami
Poochareon, Varee
d/b/a Greater Miami skin and Laser Center
Martin N Zaiac MD PA
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Within 90 days of suit being filed.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
1/3/2019
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$32,500
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$23,681
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$4,469
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$32,500
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
Insrued discussed case with defense counsel, insurance personnel, and medical experts.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

Court Case # 13-05679CA02

Indemnity Paid: $0.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201573817
Claim Number : 180269
Date Submitted : 7/6/2015
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
PROASSURANCE CASUALTY COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
38-2317569  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Joe H Grasse
Street Address
100 Brookwood Place
City State Zip
Birmingham AL 35209
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(205) 439 - 7969     jgrasse@proassurance.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualMartinNZaiac
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed4308 Alton Road, Suite 750
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Miami BeachFL33140Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MP38916$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME52008Dermatology - Minor 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
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
7/7/20118/17/2012
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient alleges burns and disfigurement resulting from laser tattoo removal, performed by Physician's Assistant.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Patient alleges burns and disfigurement resulting from laser tattoo removal, performed by Physician's Assistant
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient alleges burns and disfigurement resulting from laser tattoo removal, performed by Physician's Assistant
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage. Recovery delayed.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
2/25/201313-05679CA02
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade2/16/2015
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
Disposed of by Arbitration
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
 
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?No
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$0
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$60,674
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$27,337
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
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 discussed case with defense counsel, insurance personnel, and medical experts.
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:3/26/2015 1:19:18 PM
Reason for Change:Updated financial information
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid2430924614
 
Date of Change:7/6/2015 11:18:24 AM
Reason for Change:update ALAE
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel5850160674
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid2461427337

 

 

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

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