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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. SCOTT J KNOEPPEL, MD
18991 Crooked Lane
US

Court Case # 2001 CA 3610

Indemnity Paid: $25,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200639178
Claim Number :B00-23462-99
Date Submitted :1/11/2006
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INCPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
59-6614702 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualCheriMMontague
Street Address
1000 Riverside Drive, Suite 800
CityStateZip
JacksonvilleFL32204
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 37423043(904) 358 - 6728montague@fpic.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualScottJKnoeppel
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed18991 Crooked Lane
CityStateZip CodeCounty
LutzFL33549Hillsborough
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
34032$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Osteopathic Physician 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
OS5487Internal Medicine - No Surgery80257

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FHillsborough
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
SAINT JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL100075
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
9/20/199912/18/2000
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Disc herniation at L4-5, cauda equina syndrome.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Allegations of failing to inform the patient of the high risks posed by her condition or the short window of opportunity for surgical intervention.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
An orthopedic surgical consult was obtained within 24 hours of admission and the patient was advised for 3 days that surgery was needed; however, the pt continued to refuse surgery until day 4, where she underwent lumbar laminectomy and diskectomy.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Neurogenic bladder and voiding dysfunction, leg and saddle numbness.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
5/8/20012001 CA 3610
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Hillsborough12/16/2005
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Hernandez, M.D., Dennis
St. Joseph's Hospital
Wasylik, M.D., Michael
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
12/16/2005
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$25,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$35,725
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$24,383
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$25,000
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
Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Risk management referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
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