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Dr. STEPHEN M WEINSTOCK, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. STEPHEN M WEINSTOCK, MD
148 13th Street SW
US

Court Case # 041888CJ-HNO

Indemnity Paid: $90,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200535551
Claim Number :B03011194
Date Submitted :6/20/2005
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
TIG INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
94-1517098 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualCarrieLCarothers
Street Address
125 South Wacker, Suite 700
CityStateZip
ChicagoIL60606
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(312) 267 - 6051 (312) 606 - 9181Carrie_Carothers@TigSpecialty.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualStephenMWeinstock
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed148 13th Street SW
CityStateZip CodeCounty
LargoFL33770Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
HCF 38831106$3,000,000$5,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME14193Surgery - Opthalmology1

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
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
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
  
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
5/18/20011/23/2002
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Astigmatism
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Lasik eye surgery
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
No misdiagnosis
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
There was no dispute amongst the parties that the laser was programmed incorrectly resulting in an increase of the astigmatism. Defense expert maintained this happens in the absence of negligence.Additionally, patient correctable post-procedure to 20/20 and Dr. Weinstock indicated that an additional procedure would resolve her post-procedure complaints.Patient complained of double vision and ghosting.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs.Includes non-disabling injuries.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
3/5/2004041888CJ-HNO
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Pinellas6/10/2005
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
6/10/2005
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$90,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$25,000
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
This does not apply
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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