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Dr. RICHARD C COUCH, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. RICHARD C COUCH, MD
3264 West Audubon Park Path
US

Court Case # 2002-CA-2868

Indemnity Paid: $11,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200745484
Claim Number :E30194
Date Submitted :6/13/2008
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
PROASSURANCE CASUALTY COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
38-2317569 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeEntity Name
EntityProNational Insurance Company
Street Address
13919 Carrollwood Village Run
CityStateZip
TampaFL33618
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(813) 969 - 2010 (813) 969 - 2120SNorris@ProAssurance.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualRichardCCouch
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed3264 West Audubon Park Path
CityStateZip CodeCounty
LecantoFL34461Citrus
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
PNFL-3001867-00$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
OS5862Surgery - Orthopedic00000

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FCitrus
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
CITRUS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL100023
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
11/25/20005/10/2001
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Fracture of the left hip.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Equipment malfunction of the reamer during an open reduction with internal fixation of the left hip.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
No misdiagnosis.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Exploratory laparotomy to confirm there was no significant injury due to the malfunction of the reamer.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage.Recovery delayed.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
9/3/20022002-CA-2868
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Citrus5/1/2007
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
After notice of appeal is filed or post judgment relief of action is required for recovery.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Disposed of by Court
Court DecisionOther
Judgment for the plaintiff. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
7/5/2007
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$11,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$91,810
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$21,661
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$11,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$3,800$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Insured has discussed case with insurance company personnel, medical experts and defense counsel.
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:7/31/2007 2:48:41 PM
Reason for Change:Report updated to reflect indemnity payment, additional legal fees and expenses paid.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid728216988
Indemnity Paid011000
Injured Person Total Non-Economic Loss011000
Settlement Reached01
Legal System StageAfter court verdict and prior to filing of notice of appeal.After notice of appeal is filed or post judgment relief of action is required for recovery.
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel6564791506
 
Date of Change:6/13/2008 11:03:27 AM
Reason for Change:Report updated to reflect additional legal fees and expenses paid.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid1698821661
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel9150691810

 

 

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