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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. PIYUSH DALAL, MD
7047 - 66th Street North
US

Court Case # 10-11766CI008

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201162065
Claim Number :2009-09-100-014
Date Submitted :10/28/2011
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
25-114949 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualAmyAVillareal
Street Address
16255 Bay Vista Drive
CityStateZip
TampaFL33760
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(727) 519 - 1274  amy.villareal@baycare.org
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualPiyush Dalal
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer7047 - 66th Street North
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Pinellas ParkFL33781Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
343-3665$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME69799Internal Medicine - No Surgery 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MPinellas
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
N/A000000
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherPhysician's Office
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
1/19/200911/24/2009
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
On 01/06/09 a 45 year-old male presented to his primary care physician. The pt reported that over the previous 4-5 week he was becoming very tired and had lost his appetite but was feeling better during the past week. Labs were drawn and the pt was advised to return in two week's.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
On 01/14/09 the pt returned to his primary care physicians office to review lab results. The pt was noted to be feeling and eating better. Physical assessment was within normal limits. Physician recommended HIV test, and referred the pt for a GI evaluation for elevated LFT's and anemia. Pt was advised to stop Advil and follow up with orthopedist for chronic neck pain.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
On 01/23/09 pt presented to Bayfront Medical Center for flu-like symptoms and low grade fever. On 01/27/09 pt expired due to sepsis. It is alleged the pt's primary care physician fell below the standard of care by failing to properly examine, treat and diagnose the decedent.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
8/6/201010-11766CI008
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pinellas9/8/2011
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
9/8/2011
 
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$35,079
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
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
Any risk issues identified in this case have been/will be addressed by assigned counsel with insured physician.Any risk issues identified in this case have been/will be addressed by assigned counsel with insured physician.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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