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Dr. VIVIAN M TORRES, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. VIVIAN M TORRES, MD
5228 BENTGRASS WAY
US

Court Case #

Indemnity Paid: $150,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201886487
Claim Number : 5500000137133620
Date Submitted : 9/19/2018
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
Torres, Vivian M Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
59-6267589 ME118443
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Vivian M Torres
Street Address
5228 BENTGRASS WAY
City State Zip
BRADENTON FL 34211
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(248) 766 - 7412     vivianmariet@gmail.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualVivianMTorres
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer5228 BENTGRASS WAY
CityStateZip CodeCounty
BradentonFL34211Manatee
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
274/CIG/PHY/17$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME118443Surgery - General 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FCollier
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
PHYSICIANS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - COLLIER BOULEVARD23960057
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
6/12/201510/12/2017
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Right carotid artery occlusion with postoperative infection and pseudoaneurysm infection resulting in right arm hemiparesis and pain.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Carotid endarterectomy with carotid to subclavian bypass with subsequent removal of infected bypass graft.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Delay in diagnosis of compartment syndrome
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Brachial plexus compression secondary to pseudoaneurysm
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
 *NR
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
*NR5/18/2018
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 subject to arbitration, but settlement reached in lieu of award.
Date of Payment
5/24/2018
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$150,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$0
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$150,000
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
Review of proper documentation
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

*NR: Prior to 04/28/1999 this field was not required in submitted claims.

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