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Dr. VICTOR I HOCHBERG, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. VICTOR I HOCHBERG, MD
4925 Sheridan St, Ste 200
US

Court Case # 03-2990 CACE 02

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201057353
Claim Number :56271
Date Submitted :5/19/2010
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
AMERICAN PHYSICIANS ASSURANCE CORPORATIONPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
38-2102867 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualBarbaraAEvans
Street Address
1301 N. Hagadorn Road
CityStateZip
East LansingMI48823
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(517) 324 - 6570 (517) 333 - 2806bevans@apassurance.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualVictorIHochberg
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1009 N. Southlake Drive
CityStateZip CodeCounty
HollywoodFL33019Broward
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
125805$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME12629Neurology - Including Child - No Surgery 

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MBroward
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
MEMORIAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL(HOLLYWOOD)100038
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
2/6/20012/20/2003
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient was already hospitalized and had had a stroke prior to consult with insured neurologist.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Insured ordered a CT scan and discontinued Heparin.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure by all physicians to diagnose and treat an intracerebral bleed.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Death
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
2/14/200303-2990 CACE 02
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Broward5/18/2010
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Berlin, Howard F
South Broward Cardiology Consultants, P.A.
RODRIGUEZ, LUIS A
Duong, Hoang D
GOTKIN, GINA H
Radiology Associates of Hollywood, P.A.
Inphynet, Inc
Team Health Rehab & Theraputic Services, Inc.
South Broward Hospital District d/b/a Memorial Healthcare Sy
Memorial Hospital
Chagani, Laila F
Ali Garden Medical Group, Inc.
Med One Medical Management, Inc.
Neurological Consultants, Inc.
Schwimmer, Mark
Malandro, James S
Kim, Brian H
GINSBERG, PAUL L
SCHWARTZ, HARVEY D
Seliger, Issy L
Sunrise Medical Group, Inc.
GUP, RONALD S
Ronald S. Gup, M.D., P.A.
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
5/6/2010
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$250,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$11,063
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$2,153
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
Insured consulted with claims personnel and defense counsel.$250,000 was paid in full and final settlement of all claims on behalf of the insured.
 
Updates
 
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Court Case # 03-2990CACE02

Indemnity Paid: $225,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201057279
Claim Number :27882-02
Date Submitted :5/11/2010
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INCPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
59-6614702 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualOdessa Choice
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
CityStateZip
JacksonvilleFL32204
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 37423045(904) 358 - 6728odessa.choice@fpic.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualVictor Hochberg
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed4925 Sheridan St, Ste 200
CityStateZip CodeCounty
HollywoodFL33021Broward
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
59626$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME12629Neurology - Including Child - No Surgery80261

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MBroward
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
MEMORIAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL(HOLLYWOOD)100038
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
2/6/20012/14/2003
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Atrial fibrillation and pneumonia.He subsequently had a stroke.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
None.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Death.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
8/17/200303-2990CACE02
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Broward4/20/2010
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Rodriguez, M.D., Luis
Ginsberg, M.D., Paul
Chagani, M.D., Laila
Duong, M.D., Hoand
Gup, M.D., Ronald
Gotkin, A.R.N.P., Gina
Berlin, M.D., Howard
Memorial Hospital
Seliger, M.D., Islon
Schwartz, M.D., Harvey
Schwimmer, M.D., Mark
Malandro, M.D., James
Kim, M.D., Brian
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
4/20/2010
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$225,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$19,722
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$18,983
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$225,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$75,000$0
Wage Loss$30,000$0
Other Expenses$4,600$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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