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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. OTTO VEGA, MD
975 Baptist Way
US

Court Case # 12-41100 CA 31

Indemnity Paid: $0.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201678626
Claim Number : SAM-IG-005463
Date Submitted : 6/5/2016
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
SAMARITAN RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
20-3433505  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual NANCY   CARR
Street Address
11440 SW 88th STREET
City State Zip
MIAMI FL 33176
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(305) 274 - 4070   (305) 274 - 2701 carol.lobacz@nccrms.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualOTTO VEGA
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed975 Baptist Way
CityStateZip CodeCounty
HomesteadFL33030Monroe
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
SPL 1060$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME86878Emergency Medicine - No Major Surgery 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FMonroe
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
HOMESTEAD HOSPITAL (DADE)100125
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Radiology, Emergency Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
4/21/20106/13/2012
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Right lateral malleolus fracture and fractures of the posterior and lateral malleoli.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
There was no operation, diagnostic or treatment procedure causing the injury.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
There was no misdiagnosis of this patient.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient was seen in the ED for diagnosis of a left ankle fracture. The patient was stabilized and referred to her podiatrist for further treatment on an outpatient basis. The plaintiff's attorney alleged a failure to properly treat resulting in displaced bimalleolar fractures. This allegation was never substantiated by an expert and this lawsuit was voluntarily dismissed against this practitioner.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Minor - Infections, misset fracture, fall in hospital. Recovery delayed.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
10/23/201212-41100 CA 31
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade3/28/2014
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Maederer, Mark
Gershben, Darryl
Frias, Juan
Marin, Edgar
HomesteadMed, PA
Homestead Hospital
Mark Maederer, JR, DPM, Inc
Miami Foot Center
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
Claim or suit abandoned.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
No Payment Made
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$36,268
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$8,084
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
Not applicable.
 
Updates
 
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