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Dr. WILLIAM M FIGLESTHALER, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. WILLIAM M FIGLESTHALER, MD
990 Tamiami Trial North
US

Court Case # 10-5370-CA

Indemnity Paid: $0.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201574243
Claim Number : FP4025301
Date Submitted : 4/9/2015
 
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
IndividualWilliamMFiglesthaler
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed990 Tamiami Trial North
CityStateZip CodeCounty
NaplesFL34102Collier
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
FP-CL098983$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME71792Urology- minor surgery 

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MCollier
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
NAPLES COMM. HOSPITAL (N. COLLIER)100018
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
4/28/20085/27/2010
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
65 year underwent DaVinci Robotic prostatectomy without complications and recovered nicely. On fourth post-op day developed abdominal pain and imaging demonstrated a micro perforation at the bowel. Surgery was performed to repair the bowel within in four hours.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Robotic prostatectomy without complications and recovered nicely. On fourth post-op day developed abdominal pain and imaging demonstrated a micro perforation at the bowel. Surgery was performed to repair the bowel within in four hours.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient suffered micro perforation at bowel requiring suture repair and incidental appendectomy for inflammation. A strong expert support on liability issue occurrence without negligence with prompt appropriate repair.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage. Recovery delayed.

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
9/13/201010-5370-CA
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Collier2/28/2014
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Specialist in Urology
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
OtherVoluntary Dismissal
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$20,347
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$14,343
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
 
No updates found.

 

 

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