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Dr. MICHAEL TONKS, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. MICHAEL TONKS, MD
3370 Burns Road, Ste 200
US

Court Case # 50-2007CA012753

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200849886
Claim Number :35406-01
Date Submitted :6/18/2008
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
ANESTHESIOLOGISTS PROFESSIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
59-2820748 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualOdessa Choice
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
CityStateZip
JacksonvilleFL32204
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 37423045(904) 358 - 6728odessa.choice@fpic.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualMichael Tonks
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed3370 Burns Road, Ste 200
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Palm Beach GardensFL33410Palm Beach
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
98837$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME48329Anesthesiology80151

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MPalm Beach
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Patient's Home 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
  
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
1/31/20073/13/2007
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Traumatic lumbar radiculopathy, severe low back pain.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Pain management, including prescribing of various medications.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Patient's family allege mis-management and lack of appropriate monitoring.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient died due to overdose of drugs prescribed by Dr. Tonks, including oxycodone, nordiazepam and diazepam.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
8/6/200750-2007CA012753
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Palm Beach5/28/2008
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Anesthesia Associates of P.B.G, P.A./d/b/a Gardens Pain Clin
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
5/28/2008
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$250,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$20,103
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$22,429
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$250,000
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
Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Risk management referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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