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Dr. ROBERT S CASTRO, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. ROBERT S CASTRO, MD
2950 SW 116th Ave, Unit 308
US

Court Case # 14-23253 CA 04

Indemnity Paid: $0.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201575903
Claim Number : 1019573-01
Date Submitted : 1/28/2016
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
MEDICAL PROTECTIVE COMPANY (THE) Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
35-0506406  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Susan K Spielman
Street Address
5814 Reed Road
City State Zip
Fort Wayne IN 46835
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(260) 486 - 0340     reportaclaim@medpro.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualRobertSCastro
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed2950 SW 116th Ave, Unit 308
CityStateZip CodeCounty
MiramarFL33025Broward
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
A11062$100,000$300,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
OtherPhysician Assistant
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
PA9102228  

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
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
WEST GABLES REHABILITATION HOSPITAL110041
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
8/24/20125/25/2014
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Right knee pain; knee replacement surgery
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Rehab hospital supervision
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Failure to order sitter due to high risk of fall
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Fall with right femur fracture
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
9/9/201414-23253 CA 04
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Dade9/15/2015
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital LLC
Vargas MD, Jose L
Jose L Vargas MD 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
No Payment Made
Court DecisionOther
OtherNot Pursued
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$14,048
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$1,196
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
 
 
Date of Change:1/28/2016 9:18:55 AM
Reason for Change:ALE UPDATE 1/28/2016
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel1176414048
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid11531196

 

 

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