Medical Malpractice Cases

Medical Malpractice Cases In Duval County Florida

Dr. JENNY M WHITWORTH Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 2017-CA-002742

Indemnity Paid: $85,000,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201884982
Claim Number : 51502
Date Submitted : 5/21/2018
 
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   (404) 842 - 3319 ctschanz@magmutual.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJennyMWhitworth
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed841 Prudential Dr.
CityStateZip CodeCounty
JacksonvilleFL32207Duval
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
PSL 1603120 01$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME116355Surgery - Gynecology 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FDuval
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH23960052
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
9/5/201411/19/2014
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Increasing menorrhagia and uterine fibroids
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to properly perform procedure
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Perforated duodenal ulcer with peritonitis
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
4/27/20172017-CA-002742
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Duval4/20/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Baptist Medical Center
Baptist SE Gynecological Oncology Assoc.
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
4/3/2018
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$85,000,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$31,600
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$7,332
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$588,484$0
Wage Loss$0$400,000
Other Expenses$0$200,000
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Risk management has counseled insured
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:5/21/2018 3:58:10 PM
Reason for Change:Report updated to reflect Court Document final disposition date of 04/20/18
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Date of Final Disposition03-APR-1820-APR-18

 

 

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Dr. LOREN Z CLAYMAN Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 2015-CA-006436

Indemnity Paid: $8,927,189.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201885355
Claim Number : 123456A
Date Submitted : 5/21/2018
 
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
IndividualLorenZClayman
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed2 Shircliff Way Suite 200
CityStateZip CodeCounty
JacksonvilleFL32204Duval
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
123456A$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME23089Surgery - Plastic 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FDuval
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other LocationOffice Surgical Practice
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherOffice Surgical Practice
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
10/24/20145/27/2015
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Elective breast enhancements via placement of saline breast implants.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The patients involved in this global settlement underwent at least one elective breast enhancement procedure with placement of saline implants.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Not applicable - elective cosmetic procedures.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
After passage of time from their last elective procedure, global plaintiff's alleged concerns with their cosmetic results including concerns over repeat saline implant deflation; a known complication with the use of saline implants.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Minor - Infections, misset fracture, fall in hospital. Recovery delayed.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
10/8/20152015-CA-006436
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Duval3/27/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Clayman, MD, Mark 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
 
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$8,927,189
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$285,152
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$233,842
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
Several of the claim were reviewed by medial experts who opined that the rendered care by the insured was in accordance with the standard of care and insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Patient safety referral is made if applicable.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Dr. CLIFFORD C ARN Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 2004-CA-002145

Indemnity Paid: $5,550,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200641929
Claim Number :122592
Date Submitted :4/4/2008
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
PROASSURANCE CASUALTY COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
38-2317569 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeEntity Name
EntityProNational Insurance Company
Street Address
13919 Carrollwood Village Run
CityStateZip
TampaFL33618
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(813) 969 - 2010 (813) 969 - 2120SNorris@ProAssurance.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualCLIFFORDCARN
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed5500 Blanding Blvd., Suite 1
CityStateZip CodeCounty
JacksonvilleFL32244Duval
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
MP35921$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME55583Family Physicians or General Practitioners - No Surgery00000

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FDuval
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
  
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
2/21/20035/6/2003
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Leukopenia with fever, malaise, sore throat and cough.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Symptomatic care and cough medicine for flu type symptoms.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to diagnose pneumococcal pneumonia.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Patient who was diagnosed with pneumococcal pneumonia developed septic shock and died.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
3/19/20042004-CA-002145
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Duval4/10/2006
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Arn & Aston, P.A.
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
During appeal.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Disposed of by Court
Court DecisionOther
Judgment for the plaintiff. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
12/13/2006
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$5,550,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$162,756
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$135,229
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 has dicussed case with insurance company personnel, medical experts and defense counsel.
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:1/5/2007 4:13:59 PM
Reason for Change:Settlement check was cut on 12/13/06.Also updating expense information.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid82033216496
Indemnity Paid04850000
Settlement Reached01
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel126882160899
 
Date of Change:3/15/2007 11:46:21 AM
Reason for Change:Update to reflect change in status and expenses paid.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid216496221136
Indemnity Paid48500005550000
Legal System StageAfter court verdict and prior to filing of notice of appeal.During appeal.
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel160899161281
 
Date of Change:5/24/2007 4:01:55 PM
Reason for Change:Update to reflect additional legal fees and expenses paid.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid221136221529
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel161281162704
 
Date of Change:9/6/2007 12:00:42 PM
Reason for Change:Update to reflect reimburse of expenses by reinsurers.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid221529135229
 
Date of Change:4/4/2008 11:15:23 AM
Reason for Change:Report updated to reflect additional legal fees paid.
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Amount of Loss Adjustment Expense Paid to Defense Counsel162704162756

 

 

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Dr. RANDELL POWELL Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 2001-007974-CA

Indemnity Paid: $4,500,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200955170
Claim Number :24485-01
Date Submitted :10/19/2009
 
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
IndividualRandell Powell
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed836 Prudential Dr, Ste 1105
CityStateZip CodeCounty
JacksonvilleFL32207Duval
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
98307$500,000$1,500,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME50450Surgery - Neurology - Including Child80152

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MDuval
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER AND WOLFSON 100088
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
5/26/19998/8/2001
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Hydrocephalus.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Endoscopic third ventriculostomy.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Severe brain damage.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Grave - Quadraplegia, severe brain damage, lifelong care or fatal prognosis.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
12/7/20012001-007974-CA
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Duval9/28/2009
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Baptist Medical Center
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
9/28/2009
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$4,500,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$276,594
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$192,325
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$4,500,000
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. Risk management referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Dr. MARK A CLAYMAN Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 2015-CA-006436

Indemnity Paid: $3,072,811.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201885354
Claim Number : 123456
Date Submitted : 5/21/2018
 
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
IndividualMarkAClayman
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed2 Shircliff Way Suite 200
CityStateZip CodeCounty
JacksonvilleFL32204Duval
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
123456$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME92516Surgery - Plastic 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FDuval
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other LocationOffice Surgical Practice
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
OtherOffice Surgical Practice
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
10/24/20145/27/2015
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Elective breast enhancements via placement of saline breast implants.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
The patients involved in this global settlement underwent as least one elective breast enhancement procedure with placement of saline implants.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Not applicable - elective cosmetic procedures.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
After passage of time from their last elective procedure, global plaintiff's alleged concerns with their cosmetic results including concerns over repeat saline implant deflation; a known complication with the sue of saline implants.
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
10/8/20152015-CA-006436
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Duval3/27/2018
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Clayman, MD, Loren Z
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
 
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$3,072,811
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$95,050
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$77,947
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
Several of the claim were reviewed by medial experts who opined that the rendered care by the insured was in accordance with the standard of care and insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Patient safety referral is made if applicable.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Dr. SHAILESH K GUPTA Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 2008-CA-015622-MA

Indemnity Paid: $3,013,857.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201056247
Claim Number :06J28658PL-H
Date Submitted :2/1/2010
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
Univ of FL JHMHC/Jacksonville Self Insurance ProgExcess
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
59730209 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualDanelleHTowater
Street Address
3450 Hull Road, Ste 4358
CityStateZip
GainesvilleFL32611-2735
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(352) 273 - 7006 (352) 273 - 7287towatdt@shands.ufl.edu
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualShaileshKGupta
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Self-Insurer655 W 8th Street
CityStateZip CodeCounty
JacksonvilleFL32209Duval
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
UFBOT06J-H$5,000,000*NR
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME81086Surgery - Opthalmology 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MDuval
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER (DUVAL)100001
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Critical Care Unit 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
10/21/20067/8/2008
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Screening premature infant for Retinopathy of Prematurity
Diagnostic Code :360.26
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
*NR
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Bilateral Blindness
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
12/9/20082008-CA-015622-MA
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Duval4/29/2009
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Grover, Sandeep
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
4/29/2009
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$3,013,857
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
 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
Assessment of treatment with physician
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Dr. KASRA A NABIZADEH Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 16-2012-CA-001205

Indemnity Paid: $2,000,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M201367039
Claim Number :41731/42481
Date Submitted :6/12/2013
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
MAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
58-1449198 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeEntity Name
EntityMAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Street Address
8427 South Park Circle, Suite 130
CityStateZip
OrlandoFL32819
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(407) 370 - 3813 (407) 370 - 2247ctschanz@magmutual.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualKasraANabizadeh
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed11512 Lake Mead Ave., Suite 513
CityStateZip CodeCounty
JacksonvilleFL32258Duval
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
PSL 1600820 09$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME51611Internal Medicine - Minor Surgery 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FDuval
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL JACKSONVILLE100179
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
8/5/20106/26/2012
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Prescribed heparin
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged delay in diagnosis and treatment of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Bilateral lower extremity amputations
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
10/29/201216-2012-CA-001205
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Duval5/23/2013
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Jacksonville Critical Care
Southeast Emergency Consultants
Bohri Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine
Bohsali, MD, Kamal I
Jenkins, MD, Frederick L
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
5/3/2013
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$2,000,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$24,768
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$13,722
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$211,497$0
Wage Loss$0$294,755
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Risk management has counseled insured
 
Updates
 
 
Date of Change:6/12/2013 12:41:42 PM
Reason for Change:Report updated to reflect Court Document final disposition date of 05/23/13
 
Field ChangedFormer ValueNew Value
Date of Final Disposition03-MAY-1323-MAY-13

 

 

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Dr. SAFEER A ASHRAF Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 2012-CA-002677

Indemnity Paid: $2,000,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201780852
Claim Number : 41067/39113
Date Submitted : 1/14/2017
 
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.coom
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualSafeerAAshraf
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed9143 Phillips Hwy. Ste. 560
CityStateZip CodeCounty
JacksonvilleFL32256Duval
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
PSL 1600451 10$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME103831Hematology - Minor Surgery 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FDuval
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
BAPTIST HOSPITAL100093
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
2/12/201010/19/2011
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Carotid artery clot
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 clot in left internal carotid artery
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Brain injury
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Grave - Quadraplegia, severe brain damage, lifelong care or fatal prognosis.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
4/25/20122012-CA-002677
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Duval12/19/2016
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Sengstock, MD, Charles
Pennington, MD, John
Naot, MD, Yuval Z
Rosemund, MD, R E
Namen, MD, Andrew M
Baptist Medical Center-South
Fernandez, MD, Kristin
Beabeau, MD, Eugene
ICON
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
12/19/2016
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$2,000,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$127,582
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$53,525
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$801,678$9,000,000
Wage Loss$0$1,000,000
Other Expenses$0$1,000,000
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Risk management has counseled insured
 
Updates
 
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Dr. DUKE G PAO Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 16-2015-CA-003619

Indemnity Paid: $2,000,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201783186
Claim Number : 54039
Date Submitted : 9/22/2017
 
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
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualDukeGPao
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed7758 Burnt Oak Trail
CityStateZip CodeCounty
JacksonvilleFL32256Duval
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
PSL 1600004 18$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME82560Radiology - interventional 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 MDuval
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Outpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL JACKSONVILLE100179
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Special Procedure Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
10/9/20137/21/2015
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Renal cell carcinoma
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Microwave ablation
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to properly perform procedure
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Urinary system injury
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
10/22/201516-2015-CA-003619
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Duval9/8/2017
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Drs. Mori Bean & Brooks
Memorial Hospital
Neuwave Med. Inc.
Crouse, Marlina
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
9/8/2017
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$2,000,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$97,267
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$35,872
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$479,960
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Risk management has counseled insured
 
Updates
 
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Dr. NAM PHUONG T LU Medical Malpractice Lawsuits - Court Case # 2006-CA-003552

Indemnity Paid: $1,900,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200952973
Claim Number :23787
Date Submitted :3/18/2009
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
MAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
58-1449198 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeEntity Name
EntityMAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Street Address
8427 South Park Circle Suite 130
CityStateZip
OrlandoFL32819
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(407) 370 - 3813 (407) 370 - 2247cwehner@magmutual.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualNAM PHUONGTLU
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed11512 Lake Mead Ave. #513
CityStateZip CodeCounty
JacksonvilleFL32256Duval
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
PSL 1600820 03$1,000,000$3,000,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
OS8549Internal Medicine - No Surgery 

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FDuval
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
SAINT LUKES' HOSPITAL100151
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
10/20/200312/27/2005
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Aseptic meningitis
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Brain stem herniation following LP
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to order appropriate administration and monitoring of Dilaudid
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Progressive respiratory failure
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
5/12/20062006-CA-003552
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Duval2/23/2009
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Martinez-Bejar, MD, Lucia M
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
During trial, but before court verdict.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
Directed verdict for plaintiff. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
2/5/2009
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$1,900,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$183,117
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$183,999
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
Risk management has counseled insured
 
Updates
 
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Aaron Metcalf
Aaron Metcalf PA
1514 Landon Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207-8655
904-598-0293
http://metcalflaw.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Andrew Henry Sauer
Smith Hulsey & Busey
1 Independent Dr Ste 3300
Jacksonville, FL 32202-5027
904-359-7792
http://smithhulsey.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Angelo M Patacca Jr.
Terrell Hogan
233 E Bay St Fl 8
Jacksonville, FL 32202-3452
904-632-2424
http://www.terrellhogan.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Brittany Renee Ford
St. Denis & Davey, P.A.
1300 Riverplace Blvd Ste 401
Jacksonville, FL 32207-1815
904-396-1996
https://www.sdtriallaw.com/
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
C. Leigh Wilhite
Wilhite Law Firm
1015 Atlantic Blvd Ste 137
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233-3313
904-778-6953
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Charles Wayne Alford Jr.
Alford Law Group PA
8833 Perimeter Park Blvd Ste 104
Jacksonville, FL 32216-1111
904-642-9899
http://www.alfordlawgroup.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Dana Aubrey Jacobs
Coker Law
136 E Bay St
Jacksonville, FL 32202-5406
904-356-6071
http://www.saalfieldlaw.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Daniel A Iracki
Coker Law
136 E Bay St
Jacksonville, FL 32202-5406
904-356-6071
http://www.cokerlaw.com/
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
David Alan Wolf
Wood, Atter & Wolf P A
100 N Laura St Ste 702
Jacksonville, FL 32202-3673
904-355-8888
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Dennis Robert Schutt
Schutt Schmidt & Noey
2700 University Blvd W Ste C
Jacksonville, FL 32217-2122
904-737-3737
http://www.jaxtrialattorneys.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Devon Anna Partridge
Cronin & Maxwell, PL
4250 Lakeside Dr Ste 204
Jacksonville, FL 32210-3369
904-388-9555
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Dominic C MacKenzie
The Florida Bar Foundation
807 1st St N Unit 202
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250-7119
407-960-7000
http://www.thefloridabarfoundation.org
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Elizabeth Holland Howanitz
Wicker, Smith, O'Hara, McCoy & Ford, P.A
50 N Laura St
Jacksonville, FL 32202-3664
904-355-0225
http://www.wickersmith.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Ellis T Fernandez III
Fernandez Trial Lawyers, PA
8780 Perimeter Park Ct Ste 200
Jacksonville, FL 32216-2285
904-398-8008
http://www.fernandeztl.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Eric Michael Bradstreet
St. Denis & Davey, P.A.
1300 Riverplace Blvd Ste 401
Jacksonville, FL 32207-1815
904-396-1996
http://www.sdtriallaw.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Eugene Bullard Nichols
Nichols and Pina LLLP
300 W Adams St Ste 130
Jacksonville, FL 32202-4309
904-353-3300
http://www.nicholsandpina.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Evan Jay Yegelwel
Terrell Hogan Yegelwel, P.A.
233 E Bay St Fl 8
Jacksonville, FL 32202-3452
904-632-2424
http://www.terrellhogan.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Fadi Chakour
Terrell Hogan
233 E Bay St
Jacksonville, FL 32202-3452
904-722-2228
http://terrellhogan.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Forrest M Abbott
Law Office of Forrest Abbott, PLLC
10950 San Jose Blvd Ste 60 # 199
Jacksonville, FL 32223-6671
904-701-4123
http://www.forrestabbottlaw.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Fred Catfish Abbott
Abbott Law Group, P A
2929 Plummer Cove Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32223-6610
904-292-1111
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Glenn Frederick Gaver
Morgan & Morgan, P.A.
76 S Laura St Ste 1100
Jacksonville, FL 32202-5413
904-361-4407
http://www.forthepeople.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Herbert T Sussman
Boyer, Tanzler & Sussman, P.A.
210 E Forsyth St
Jacksonville, FL 32202-3320
904-358-3030
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Howard Coleman Coker
Coker Law
136 E Bay St
Jacksonville, FL 32202-5406
904-356-6071
http://www.cokerlaw.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Ian Andrew Steiner
Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A.
6850 103rd St
Jacksonville, FL 32210-6877
904-854-9765
https://www.ronsholespa.com/
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
James Brent Allen
Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
200 W Forsyth St Ste 400
Jacksonville, FL 32202-4320
904-236-4929
http://www.hallboothsmith.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Jeptha F Barbour
Marks Gray, P.A.
PO Box 447
Jacksonville, FL 32201-0447
904-398-0900
http://www.marksgray.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
John Jacob Schickel
Coker Law
PO Box 1860
Jacksonville, FL 32201-1860
904-356-6071
http://www.cokerlaw.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
John Kothman Weedon
State Attorney's Office, Fourth Circuit
311 W Monroe St
Jacksonville, FL 32202-4242
904-255-2792
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
John Michael Phillips
Phillips & Hunt
208 N Laura St Fl 4
Jacksonville, FL 32202-3516
904-444-4444
http://www.floridajustice.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
John Wayne Hogan
Terrell Hogan
233 E Bay St Ste 804
Jacksonville, FL 32202-3451
904-722-2228
http://www.terrellhogan.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Justin Seth Drach
Justin Seth Drach, P.A.
7545 Centurion Pkwy Ste 303
Jacksonville, FL 32256-4119
904-600-4384
http://www.thoeledrach.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Kathryn Ashley Adams
Saalfield, Shad, Jay, Stokes & Inclan
245 RIverside Ave Ste 400
Jacksonville, FL 32202-4926
904-355-4401
http://www.saalfieldlaw.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Kenneth Clark Steel III
Steel Trial Law, PLLC
2064 Park St
Jacksonville, FL 32204-3810
904-514-4484
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Kevin Gray Mercer
Wicker, Smith et al.
50 N Laura St Ste 2700
Jacksonville, FL 32202-3675
904-355-0225
http://www.wickersmith.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Kimberly Grigsby Matthews
Saalfield Shad, P.A.
245 Riverside Ave Ste 400
Jacksonville, FL 32202-4926
904-355-4401
http://www.saalfieldlaw.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Lindsay L Tygart
Coker Law
136 E Bay St Fl 2
Jacksonville, FL 32202-5406
904-356-6071
http://www.cokerlaw.com/
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Mark Leon Rosenberg
Mark L. Rosenberg, P.A.
554 Lomax St
Jacksonville, FL 32204-4115
904-354-4680
http://marklrosenberg.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Marsa Susan Beck
Taylor, Day, Boyd & Grimm
Taylor Day PA
50 N Laura St Ste 3500
Jacksonville, FL 32202-3663
904-356-0700
http://www.taylordaylaw.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Marshall D Davis
Marshall D. Davis, P.A.
233 E Bay St Ste 620
Jacksonville, FL 32202-3447
904-354-2738
http://mddavislaw.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Matthew Jordan Grossman
Farah & Farah
10 W Adams St
Jacksonville, FL 32202-3618
904-807-3138
http://farahandfarah.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Matthew Nichols Posgay
Coker Law
136 E Bay St
Jacksonville, FL 32202-5406
904-356-6071
http://www.cokerlaw.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Matthew Willis Sowell
Terrell Hogan
233 E Bay St Fl 8
Jacksonville, FL 32202-3452
904-632-2424
http://www.strokelawyers.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Michael Daniel McGrath
McGrath Gibson Injury & Family Law
6117 Atlantic Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32211-7504
904-358-3300
http://learnyourrights.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Michael S Tyde
Hardesty, Tyde, Green & Ashton
4004 Atlantic Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207-2037
904-398-2212
http://jaxlegal.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Nicholas Price Whitney
AndersonGlenn LLP
10751 Deerwood Park Blvd Ste 105
Jacksonville, FL 32256-4853
904-273-4734
http://www.asglaw.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Paul Heath Brockwell
The Brockwell Firm
2029 3rd St N
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250-7429
904-372-4210
http://www.thebrockwellfirm.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Raymond Scott Costantino
The Costantino Law Firm, P.A.
6 E Bay St Ste 304
Jacksonville, FL 32202-9825
904-355-3023
http://www.costantinolawfirm.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Richard Lyndon Lasseter
Dennis, Jackson, Martin & Fontela, P.A.
1300 Riverplace Blvd Ste 101
Jacksonville, FL 32207-1815
904-683-6686
http://www.djmf-law.com/
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Robert Allen Cole
Upchurch, Watson, White & Max
301 W Bay St Ste 1414
Jacksonville, FL 32202-5184
904-345-5842
http://www.uww-adr.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Robert Carl Davis
Robert Carl Davis P.A.
1919 Blanding Blvd Ste 8
Jacksonville, FL 32210-3254
904-388-8444
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Robert James Link
Pajcic & Pajcic
1900 Independent Sq
Jacksonville, FL 32202-5023
904-358-8881
http://pajcic.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Robert Ray Underwood II
Underwood Law, LLC
4600 Touchton Rd E Ste 1150
Jacksonville, FL 32246-1542
877-465-1350
http://www.underwood-law.net
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Sally Anne Wilcox Brown
Mayo Clinic
4500 San Pablo Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32224-1865
904-953-6312
http://www.mayoclinic.org
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Sean B Cronin
Cronin & Maxwell, PL
4250 Lakeside Dr Ste 204
Jacksonville, FL 32210-3369
904-388-9555
http://www.croninmaxwell.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Seth Alexander Pajcic
Pajcic & Pajcic, PA
1 Independent Dr Ste 1900
Jacksonville, FL 32202-5023
904-358-8881
http://www.pajcic.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Shawn Joseph Brooks
Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
200 W Forsyth St Ste 1100
Jacksonville, FL 32202-4308
904-201-1580
http://www.hallboothsmith.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Susan Marie Bird
Saalfield Shad Law Firm
2226 Lake Shore Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32210-4024
904-355-4401 x105
http://www.saalfieldlaw.com
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
Vivian Menge Gallo
Milam Howard Nicandri Gillam & Renner PA
14 E Bay St
Jacksonville, FL 32202-3413
904-357-3660
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes
William John Scott
The Law Office of William J. Scott, P.A.
2716 Herschel St
Jacksonville, FL 32205-8115
904-398-9995
Specialty: Medical Malpractice
Eligble to practice in Duval County Florida: Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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