Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report
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Department File Number : | M201573767 |
Claim Number : | 312381 |
Date Submitted : | 3/16/2015 |
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 | Kelly | Andrews | |||
Street Address | |||||
12724 Gran Bay Parkway, W., Suite 400 | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Jacksonville | FL | 32258 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(904) 360 - 3038 | kandrews@thedoctors.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Melvin | Mackler | |||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 7400 S.W. 87th Avenue, Suite 240 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Miami | FL | 33173 | Dade | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
0964426 | $250,000 | $750,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME15250 | Urology- minor surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
F | Dade | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Hospital Inpatient Facility | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
SOUTH MIAMI HOSPITAL | 100154 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Operating Suite | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
1/27/2012 | 11/15/2013 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Calcufus of ureter ureterolithasis with hydronephrosis and bilateral ureteral ureteral obstruction. | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
Cystoscopy, left ureteroscopy, laser lithotripsy of left ureteral calculus. | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Patient alleged failure to perform retrograde contrast injection to confirm stent placement. | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Perforation of ureter. | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
6/4/2014 | 1409898 CA01 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Dade | 2/17/2015 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Urology Center of South Florida South Miami Hospital | |||||
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 | |||||
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $245,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $9,162 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $6,953 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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Does Dr. MELVIN MACKLER, MD have any medical malpractice cases, lawsuits, or complaints?
Dr. MELVIN MACKLER, MD has at least 2 medical malpractice case(s), lawsuit(s), or complaint(s).