Department File Number : | M201575861 |
Claim Number : | 303549 |
Date Submitted : | 9/21/2015 |
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 | AUDRA | M | FLOYD | ||
Street Address | |||||
13450 WEST SUNRISE BLVD | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
SUNRISE | FL | 33323 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(877) 320 - 0748 | 3111 | (866) 636 - 5421 | afloyd@thedoctors.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Michael | A | Coffey | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 2400 Harbor Boulevard, Suite #14 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Port Charlotte | FL | 33952 | Charlotte | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
0504277 | $250,000 | $750,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME52053 | Surgery - Obstetrics - Gynecology |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
F | Charlotte | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Physician's Office | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 100087 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Labor and Delivery Room | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
8/17/2010 | 2/22/2013 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Prenatal care with management of high blood pressure. | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
Alleged improper management of prenatal high blood pressure. | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
*NR | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Birth of premature infant with neurological impairment. | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
5/30/2013 | 13001984CA | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Charlotte | 9/16/2015 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Guzman, MD, Ruben Peace River Regional Medical Center | |||||
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made | |||||
After court verdict and prior to filing of notice of appeal. | |||||
Final Method of Claim Disposition | |||||
Settled by parties | |||||
Court Decision | Other | ||||
Other | Verdict, settled after verdict, before appeal. | ||||
Arbitration | |||||
Claim not subject to Arbitration. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
9/10/2015 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $12,500,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $890,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deductible | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely | |||||||||||||||||||||
Unknown |
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Department File Number : | M201576304 |
Claim Number : | FP4201701 |
Date Submitted : | 11/12/2015 |
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 | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | John | Moss | |||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 6230 SCOTT ST. SUITE 111 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Punta Gorda | FL | 33950 | Charlotte | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
FP-IN050490 | $250,000 | $750,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME84424 | Otorhinolaryngology - Minor Surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
F | Charlotte | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Other Location | Chrlotte Regional Medical Center | ||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Operating Suite | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
5/8/2009 | 8/1/2011 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Parathyroid adenoma. | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
Para thyroidectomy and thyroid lobectomy. | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
*NR | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Injury to the patient's recurrent laryngeal nerve necessitating a permanent tracheostomy. | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
11/16/2011 | 11-33667CA | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Charlotte | 10/26/2015 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Charlotte Regional Medical Center | |||||
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made | |||||
During appeal. | |||||
Final Method of Claim Disposition | |||||
Settled by parties | |||||
Court Decision | Other | ||||
Judgment for the plaintiff. | |||||
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 | $1,450,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $250,134 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $97,289 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss | $11,450,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deductible | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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 | |
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Department File Number : | M201576497 |
Claim Number : | 11-33667CA |
Date Submitted : | 12/8/2015 |
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 | JOhn | A | Moss | ||
Street Address | |||||
6230 Scott St. Suite 111 | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Punta Gorda | FL | 33950 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(941) 637 - 5780 | (941) 637 - 5765 | drjmmoss@gmail.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | John | A | Moss | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 6230 Scott St. Suite 111 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Punta Gorda | FL | 33955 | Charlotte | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
0946808 | $250,000 | *NR | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME84424 | Surgery - Otorhinolaryngology |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
F | Charlotte | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Hospital Inpatient Facility | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
BAYFRONT MEDICAL CENTER | 100032 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Operating Suite | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
5/8/2009 | 7/1/2009 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Large Multinodular Thyroid Goiter & Large Parathyroid Adenoma | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
Right & Left Thyroid lobectomy | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | 242.2, 226 | ||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
no misdiagnosis | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
bilateral Recurrent laryngeal nerve injury | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
11/9/2011 | 11-33667CA | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Charlotte | 10/6/2015 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made | |||||
During appeal. | |||||
Final Method of Claim Disposition | |||||
Settled by parties | |||||
Court Decision | Other | ||||
Directed verdict for defendant. | |||||
Arbitration | |||||
Claim subject to arbitration, but settlement reached in lieu of award. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $1,450,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deductible | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely | |||||||||||||||||||||
Available scans are performed on para- thyroid adenoma |
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Department File Number : | M201990750 |
Claim Number : | 65076 |
Date Submitted : | 12/2/2019 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
MAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
58-1449198 | |||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Mercedes | Pressley | |||
Street Address | |||||
3535 Piedmont Road, NE | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Atlanta | GA | 30305 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(404) 842 - 4882 | MPressley@magmutual.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Robert | K | Myers | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 7505 Waters Ave. STE. C8 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Savannah | GA | 31406 | Charlotte | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
PSL 1204180 11 | $3,000,000 | $5,000,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME104740 | Additional Charges: Radiation Therapy - by insured physicians or surgeons involved with major surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
F | Calhoun | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Hospital Inpatient Facility | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
CALHOUN LIBERTY HOSPITAL ASSOC. | 100112 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Radiology, Emergency Room | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
12/18/2015 | 12/8/2017 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Lower back pain and left extremity weakness. | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
Lumbar MRI | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Failure to recognize a complication | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Outcome: Major permanent injury. | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
12/12/2017 | STCV1702013 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Charlotte | 11/6/2019 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Candler Hospital, Inc Saint Joseph's Hospital, Inc. St. Joseph's/Candler Health System, Inc. SJC Medical Group, Inc. Savanah/Chatham Imaging, LLC Wynn, Melissa Raj, Brian Almeida, Joenie T | |||||
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made | |||||
Within the pre-suit period as set forth in 766.106 (more than 90 days before suit is filed). | |||||
Final Method of Claim Disposition | |||||
Settled by parties | |||||
Court Decision | Other | ||||
No Court Proceedings. | |||||
Arbitration | |||||
Claim not subject to Arbitration. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
11/6/2019 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $1,250,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $114,200 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $40,568 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deductible | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely | |||||||||||||||||||||
Risk Management has counseled insured. |
Updates | |
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Department File Number : | M201884655 |
Claim Number : | EMC-FL-FLXS-357942 |
Date Submitted : | 3/15/2018 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
EmCare Holdings, Inc. | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
75-173235 | SI | ||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Kathy | A | Stockton | ||
Street Address | |||||
1900 W. LOOP S., STE. 1500 | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Houston | TX | 77027 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(713) 935 - 2404 | (713) 461 - 8130 | kathy_stockton@westernlitigation.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | KENDAL | B | STILES | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Self-Insurer | 2140 LEMON AVE. | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
ENGLEWOOD | FL | 34223 | Charlotte | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
Emcare 2015-Excess | $750,000 | $750,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME70191 | Emergency Medicine - No Major Surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
M | Charlotte | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Emergency Room | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
CHARLOTTE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 100047 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Other | ER | ||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
8/17/2015 | 12/10/2015 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
CVA | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
SEEN IN ER | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
ALLEGED FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE CVA | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
RIGHT SIDED HEMIPARESIS | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
7/27/2016 | 16-001256-CA | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Charlotte | 3/15/2018 | ||||
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 Decision | Other | ||||
No Court Proceedings. | |||||
Arbitration | |||||
Claim subject to arbitration, but settlement reached in lieu of award. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
2/20/2018 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $1,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $110,615 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $44,783 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deductible | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely | |||||||||||||||||||||
UNKNOWN |
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Department File Number : | M201575365 |
Claim Number : | 40034 |
Date Submitted : | 7/29/2015 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
MAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
58-1449198 | |||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | Entity Name | ||||
Entity | MAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | ||||
Street Address | |||||
8427 South Park Circle Suite 130 | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Orlando | FL | 32819 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(407) 370 - 3813 | (407) 370 - 2247 | ctschanz@magmutual.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Daniel | Parnassa | |||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 2237 US Hwy. 27 S | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Sebring | FL | 33870 | Highlands | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
PSL 1601644 06 | $1,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME78117 | Internal Medicine - Minor Surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
M | Highlands | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Hospital Inpatient Facility | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
HIGHLANDS REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR. | 100049 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Patients' Room | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
6/7/2011 | 1/25/2012 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Unstable angina | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
No iatrogenic injury | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Alleged failure to diagnose and treat acute coronary syndrome | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
MI and heart damage | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
10/30/2012 | 12-003308-CA | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Charlotte | 7/1/2015 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Martinez, MD, Ricardo T Charlotte Heart & Vascular Institute Highlands Regional Medical Center Sebring Heart Center | |||||
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made | |||||
After court verdict and prior to filing of notice of appeal. | |||||
Final Method of Claim Disposition | |||||
Disposed of by Court | |||||
Court Decision | Other | ||||
Judgment for the plaintiff. | |||||
Arbitration | |||||
Claim not subject to Arbitration. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
7/1/2015 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $985,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $153,535 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $72,621 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss | $500,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deductible | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Department File Number : | M201781542 |
Claim Number : | EMC-FL-15-314615 |
Date Submitted : | 3/24/2017 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
EmCare Holdings, Inc. | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
75-173235 | SI | ||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Kathy | A | Stockton | ||
Street Address | |||||
1900 W. LOOP S., STE. 1500 | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Houston | TX | 77027 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(713) 935 - 2404 | (713) 461 - 8130 | kathy_stockton@westernlitigation.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | JAMES | MCMULLEN | |||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Self-Insurer | 809 E. MARION AVE. | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
PUNTA GORDA | FL | 33950 | Charlotte | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
HAZ1040025381-13 | $250,000 | $750,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Osteopathic Physician | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
OS5793 | Emergency Medicine - No Major Surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
F | Charlotte | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Emergency Room | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
CHARLOTTE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 100047 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Other | ER | ||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
5/8/2015 | 7/27/2015 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
SPINAL EPIDURAL ABSCESS | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
SEEN IN ER | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
FAILURE TO DX AND TX SPINAL EPIDURAL ABSCESS | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
PARALYSIS | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
1/21/2016 | 16000124CA | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Charlotte | 3/24/2017 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made | |||||
Within 90 days of suit being filed. | |||||
Final Method of Claim Disposition | |||||
Settled by parties | |||||
Court Decision | Other | ||||
No Court Proceedings. | |||||
Arbitration | |||||
Claim subject to arbitration, but settlement reached in lieu of award. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
12/22/2016 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $625,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deductible | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely | |||||||||||||||||||||
UNKNOWN |
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Who can file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Florida?
Typically an attorney who specializes in medical malpractice and is licensed in the state of Florida.
Can you file a medical malpractice lawsuit without a lawyer?
Yes you can, however it is highly advised not to as the medical malpractice case law is very complex
What kind of attorney do I need to sue a doctor?
You should look for an attorney who specializes in medical malpractice, you can also search for tort lawyer.
What percentage do malpractice lawyers get?
Most medical malpractice attorneys charge at least a 40% contingency fee.
How long do you have to sue for medical malpractice in Florida?
Under the 2019 Florida statutes, An action for medical malpractice shall be commenced within 2 years from the time the incident giving rise to the action occurred or within 2 years from the time the incident is discovered, or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence; however, in no event shall the action be commenced later than 4 years from the date of the incident or occurrence out of which the cause of action accrued, except that this 4-year period shall not bar an action brought on behalf of a minor on or before the child’s eighth birthday. An “action for medical malpractice” is defined as a claim in tort or in contract for damages because of the death, injury, or monetary loss to any person arising out of any medical, dental, or surgical diagnosis, treatment, or care by any provider of health care. The limitation of actions within this subsection shall be limited to the health care provider and persons in privity with the provider of health care. In those actions covered by this paragraph in which it can be shown that fraud, concealment, or intentional misrepresentation of fact prevented the discovery of the injury the period of limitations is extended forward 2 years from the time that the injury is discovered or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence, but in no event to exceed 7 years from the date the incident giving rise to the injury occurred, except that this 7-year period shall not bar an action brought on behalf of a minor on or before the child’s eighth birthday. This paragraph shall not apply to actions for which ss. 766.301-766.316 provide the exclusive remedy. see section 7 chaper b http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0095/Sections/0095.11.html
Is there a cap on medical malpractice in Florida?
With respect to a cause of action for personal injury or wrongful death arising from medical negligence of practitioners, regardless of the number of such practitioner defendants, noneconomic damages shall not exceed $500,000 per claimant. No practitioner shall be liable for more than $500,000 in noneconomic damages, regardless of the number of claimants. see http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0766/Sections/0766.118.html
Do doctors in Florida have to have malpractice insurance?
Under Florida law, physicians are generally required to carry medical malpractice insurance or otherwise demonstrate financial responsibility to cover potential claims for medical malpractice. However, certain part-time physicians who meet state requirements are exempt from the financial responsibility law. see http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0458/Sections/0458.320.html
Is there a time limit to file a medical malpractice suit?
Under the 2019 Florida statutes, An action for medical malpractice shall be commenced within 2 years from the time the incident giving rise to the action occurred or within 2 years from the time the incident is discovered, or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence; however, in no event shall the action be commenced later than 4 years from the date of the incident or occurrence out of which the cause of action accrued, except that this 4-year period shall not bar an action brought on behalf of a minor on or before the child’s eighth birthday. An “action for medical malpractice” is defined as a claim in tort or in contract for damages because of the death, injury, or monetary loss to any person arising out of any medical, dental, or surgical diagnosis, treatment, or care by any provider of health care. The limitation of actions within this subsection shall be limited to the health care provider and persons in privity with the provider of health care. In those actions covered by this paragraph in which it can be shown that fraud, concealment, or intentional misrepresentation of fact prevented the discovery of the injury the period of limitations is extended forward 2 years from the time that the injury is discovered or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence, but in no event to exceed 7 years from the date the incident giving rise to the injury occurred, except that this 7-year period shall not bar an action brought on behalf of a minor on or before the child’s eighth birthday. This paragraph shall not apply to actions for which ss. 766.301-766.316 provide the exclusive remedy. see section 7 chaper b http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0095/Sections/0095.11.html
What is considered medical malpractice in Florida?
Medical Malpractice in Florida is defined as significant harm. This means that the injury must be serious enough to have resulted in significant healthcare expenses, missed work and caused ongoing pain and suffering.
What is the statute of limitations for legal malpractice in Florida?
Under the 2019 Florida statutes, An action for medical malpractice shall be commenced within 2 years from the time the incident giving rise to the action occurred or within 2 years from the time the incident is discovered, or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence; however, in no event shall the action be commenced later than 4 years from the date of the incident or occurrence out of which the cause of action accrued, except that this 4-year period shall not bar an action brought on behalf of a minor on or before the child’s eighth birthday. An “action for medical malpractice” is defined as a claim in tort or in contract for damages because of the death, injury, or monetary loss to any person arising out of any medical, dental, or surgical diagnosis, treatment, or care by any provider of health care. The limitation of actions within this subsection shall be limited to the health care provider and persons in privity with the provider of health care. In those actions covered by this paragraph in which it can be shown that fraud, concealment, or intentional misrepresentation of fact prevented the discovery of the injury the period of limitations is extended forward 2 years from the time that the injury is discovered or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence, but in no event to exceed 7 years from the date the incident giving rise to the injury occurred, except that this 7-year period shall not bar an action brought on behalf of a minor on or before the child’s eighth birthday. This paragraph shall not apply to actions for which ss. 766.301-766.316 provide the exclusive remedy. see section 7 chaper b http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0095/Sections/0095.11.html
Who can file a wrongful death suit in Florida?
Florida law requires a representative of the deceased person's estate to file the wrongful death claim. The representative may be named in the will or estate plan. The court will appoint a representative if there is no will or estate plan
What is the statute of limitations for wrongful death in Florida?
Under the 2019 Florida statutes, the statute of limitations for wrongful death is within two years of the date of death for most cases.