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Dr. OMAR L BLANCO, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. OMAR L BLANCO, MD
2750 SW 37th Ave
US

Court Case # 2015-2992-CA-01

Indemnity Paid: $150,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201885452
Claim Number : 327655
Date Submitted : 6/5/2018
 
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
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualOmarlBlanco
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed2750 SW 37th Avenue
CityStateZip CodeCounty
MiamiFL33134Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
0954320$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Physician Assistant 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
PA9000004Physicians or Surgeons Assistants 

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MDade
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Hospital/InstitutionKendall Regional Medical Center
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Radiology, Emergency Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
2/5/20133/3/2015
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Dislocated distal radial fracture.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The patient alleged failure to perform an emergent surgical release of the median nerve and repair.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
The patient alleged permanent nerve damage to his median nerve.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries.

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
3/2/20152015-2992-CA-01
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade5/7/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Khouri, Roger
Palmetto General 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 DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
5/7/2018
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$150,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$42,254
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$12,645
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$150,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$200,000$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. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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

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Court Case # 10-38962 CA23

Indemnity Paid: $7,500.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201884524
Claim Number : 027-094188
Date Submitted : 3/7/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
25-1149494  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual carolyn r ewell
Street Address
17200 W 119th St
City State Zip
Olathe KS 66061
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(913) 495 - 4217     carolynranee.ewell@aig.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualOmarLBlanco
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed2750 SW 37th Ave
CityStateZip CodeCounty
MiamiFL33133Dade
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
1393765$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Physician Assistant 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
PA9000004Physicians or Surgeons Assistants 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MDade
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
MIAMI HAND CENTER, LLC14960354
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
  
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
7/24/200812/3/2008
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
42 y/o male patient alleges left fingers burned by treatment in hot water
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Plaintiff suffered a crushed tip of the left middle and ring fingers with a sharp edge of a bean while at work.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Burning that occurred when plaintiff's hand was placed under water.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
42 y/o male patient alleges left fingers burned by treatment in hot water.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage. Recovery delayed.

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
3/23/201510-38962 CA23
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade3/7/2018
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
Settled by parties
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?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$7,500
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$26,663
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$30,537
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
N/A
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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