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Dr. OFILIO J MORALES, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. OFILIO J MORALES, MD
7352 Stonerock Circle #A
US

Court Case # 06CA1336

Indemnity Paid: $5,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200953790
Claim Number :6000558
Date Submitted :5/28/2009
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
Morales, Ofilio JPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
59-3736325DN12934
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJulie Baynum
Street Address
7352 Stonerock Circle #A
CityStateZip
OrlandoFL32819
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(407) 351 - 0575 (407) 455 - 5374jbaynum@earthlink.net
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualOfilioJMorales
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer7352 Stonerock Circle #A
CityStateZip CodeCounty
OrlandoFL32819Orange
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
21569$2,000,000$6,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Dentistry 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
DN12934Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MOrange
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
  
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
5/22/20036/30/2003
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Partially edentulous, atrophy of maxillary ridge requiring bone graft in preparation for implants to improve masticatory function.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Iliac crest bone graft on 5/23/03.Patient returned on 6/28/2003 for debridement procedure.Because he had shortness of breath, Dr. Morales insisted he go to the ER.He was admitted to hospital and expired on 6/29/03 of a pulmonary embolism.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
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Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Death due to pulmonary embolism unrelated to dental treatment by Dr. Morales.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
2/16/200606CA1336
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Orange5/14/2009
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Ekbarim, Anita
Din, Salah U
Central Florida Hospital Partners
Orofacial & Dental Implant Surgery Associates
Advanced Cardiology Specialists PA
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
1/29/2009
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$5,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$172,322
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$23,626
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
Continued Risk Management Seminars and Bulletins
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 2013-CA-011539-0

Indemnity Paid: $0.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201783483
Claim Number : 6008694
Date Submitted : 10/24/2017
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
OMS NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, RISK RETENTION GROUP Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
36-3571664  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Janet L Meyer
Street Address
6133 North River Road, Suite 650
City State Zip
Rosemont IL 60018
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(800) 522 - 6670   (847) 653 - 8486 janet.meyer@fortressins.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualOfilioJMorales
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed7352 Stonerock Circle, Suite A
CityStateZip CodeCounty
OrlandoFL32819Orange
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
21569$2,000,000$6,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Dentistry 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
DN12934Dentists - Engaged in oral surgery or operative dentistry on patients rendered unconscious through the administering of any anesthesia or analgesia 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FOrange
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
  
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
9/7/20113/27/2012
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
The patient was referred by her general dentist for the extraction of four teeth under IV sedation.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The insured was extracting the four teeth when he discovered a loose crown on a tooth with a fractured root. The insured as the patient was sedated informed the patient's son of his findings and obtained consent to also extract that damaged fifth tooth.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
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Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
The patient alleged the wrongful extraction of the fifth tooth resulted in her inability to wear her partial.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
5/22/20142013-CA-011539-0
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Orange10/4/2017
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
No Payment Made
Court DecisionOther
OtherInvoluntary Dismissal
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$15,391
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$4,250
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
Unknown
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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