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Dr. VORBES ALEGER, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. VORBES ALEGER, MD
1200 Riverplace Boulevard, Suite 620
US

Court Case # 162013-CA-008066

Indemnity Paid: $0.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201680636
Claim Number : 305294
Date Submitted : 12/16/2016
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
DOCTORS COMPANY, AN INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE (THE) Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
95-3014772  
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
IndividualVorbes Aleger
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed1200 Riverplace Boulevard, Suite 620
CityStateZip CodeCounty
Jacksonville FL32207Duval
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
073440$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME102175Hospitalists 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MColumbia
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Nursing Home 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
10/5/20124/22/2013
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Patient presented with lower and upper extremity weakness post spinal cord injury.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The insured evaluated the patient and continued him on the same medications inclusive of Cefazolin which had been initiated by the ID physician for 48 days when he was discharged from Shands hospital.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to properly care, treat and prescribe Ancef tot he patient despite a known penicillin allergy.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Redman Syndrome.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Minor - Infections, misset fracture, fall in hospital. Recovery delayed.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
8/29/2013162013-CA-008066
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Duval11/21/2016
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Jacksonville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Shands Lake Regional Hospital
Sunshine Radiology, LLC
Anderson, MD, Carmen L
Anthony, MD, Ervin E
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
Disposed of by Court
Court DecisionOther
Summary judgment for the defendant. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
 
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?No
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$0
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$104,115
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$14,939
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. Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
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