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Dr. STEPHEN ZWEIBACH, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. STEPHEN ZWEIBACH, MD
815 S. Parsons Avenue
US

Court Case # 12-CA-005642

Indemnity Paid: $25,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201472259
Claim Number : FP4062301
Date Submitted : 12/17/2014
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
59-6614702  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Kelly   Andrews
Street Address
12724 Gran Bay Parkway, W., Suite 400
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32258
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 360 - 3038     kandrews@thedoctors.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualStephen Zweibach
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed815 S. Parsons Avenue
CityStateZip CodeCounty
BrandonFL33511Hillsborough
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
FP-IN060258$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME34836Surgery - Obstetrics - Gynecology 

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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
BRANDON REGIONAL HOSPITAL100243
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
3/10/20109/1/2010
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Uterine ablation followed by tubal ligation via laparoscopic procedure.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Vagina sponge retained for 6 days. Sponge counts had been correct at end of procedures. In-hospital setting.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Slight - Lacerations, contusions, minor scars, rash. No delay.

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
4/2/201212-CA-005642
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Hillsborough12/10/2014
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Bradon Regional Hospital
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
 
 
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$50,074
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$40,452
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
Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:12/17/2014 11:13:05 AM
Reason for Change:Original check was voided.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Injured Person GenderFM
Anticipated Expenses Wage Loss10000000
Incurred Expense Mdeical2000000
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid3300140452
Final DiagnosisDysfunctiional uterine bleeding.Dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
Principal InjuryVagina sponge retained for 6 days. Sponge counts had been correct end of pocedures. In- hospital setting.Vagina sponge retained for 6 days. Sponge counts had been correct at end of procedures. In-hospital setting.
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel4811550074
Date of Final Disposition26-SEP-1410-DEC-14
Defendant Entity NameBrandon Regional HospitalBradon Regional Hospital
 
Date of Change:12/17/2014 11:16:07 AM
Reason for Change:Correction to gender.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Injured Person GenderMF

 

 

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