Department File Number : | M201783568 |
Claim Number : | 153459 |
Date Submitted : | 11/3/2017 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
HEALTH CARE INDEMNITY, INC. | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
61-0904881 | |||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Teresa | Ross | |||
Street Address | |||||
One Park Plaza P.O. Box 555 | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Nashville | TN | 37202 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(615) 344 - 5804 | Teresa.Ross@HCAHealthcare.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | JAMES | BROWN | |||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 10696 SE US Highway 441 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Belleview | FL | 34420 | Marion | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
HCI-10113 | $250,000 | $750,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Osteopathic Physician | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
OS6867 | Family Physicians or General Practitioners - No Surgery | 01 |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
M | Marion | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Physician's Office | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Other | Physician's Office | ||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
4/23/2013 | 10/21/2014 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
HIV. | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
Allege failure to timely diagnose and treat HIV. | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
*NR | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Death. | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Death. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
6/17/2015 | 2015-CA-000935 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Marion | 10/20/2017 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
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 | ||||
Judgment for the plaintiff. | |||||
Arbitration | |||||
Claim not subject to Arbitration. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
10/18/2017 |
Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured | $1,500,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $190,861 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $177,056 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss | $1,500,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deductible | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely | |||||||||||||||||||||
Review of policies and procedures. |
Updates | |
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Department File Number : | M201678546 |
Claim Number : | 330186 |
Date Submitted : | 5/24/2016 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
DOCTORS COMPANY, AN INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE (THE) | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
95-3014772 | |||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Kelly | Andrews | |||
Street Address | |||||
12724 Gran Bay Parkway, W., Suite 400 | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Jacksonville | FL | 32258 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(904) 360 - 3038 | kandrews@thedoctors.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Lance | P | Trigg | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 1490 SE Magnolia Ext. | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Ocala | FL | 34471 | Marion | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
0352901 | $1,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME44115 | Radiology - Diagnostic - Minor Surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
F | Marion | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Emergency Room | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
OCALA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 100212 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Radiology, Emergency Room | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
8/4/2014 | 5/18/2015 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Abdominal pain. | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
Interpretation CT of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast. | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Disputed allegations of failing to properly interpret the CT and identify a superior mesenteric venous thrombosis. | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Necrotic bowel removal. | |||||
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 | ||||
11/9/2015 | 2015CA002390 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Marion | 5/3/2016 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Ocala Regional 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 Decision | Other | ||||
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 | $1,350,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel | $7,666 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $3,807 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate. |
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Department File Number : | M201680741 |
Claim Number : | 328500 |
Date Submitted : | 12/28/2016 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
DOCTORS COMPANY, AN INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE (THE) | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
95-3014772 | |||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Kelly | Andrews | |||
Street Address | |||||
12724 Gran Bay Parkway, W., Suite 400 | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Jacksonville | FL | 32258 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(904) 360 - 3038 | kandrews@thedoctors.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Abbas | S | Ali | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 4730 SW 49th Road | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Ocala | FL | 34474 | Marion | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
0951139 | $1,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME83898 | Cardiovascular Disease - No Surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
F | Orange | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Hospital Inpatient Facility | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
WEST MARION COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | 23960039 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Patients' Room | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
1/30/2015 | 3/27/2015 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Chronotropic Incompetence; pericardial effusion. | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
Placement of pacemaker with development of subsequent hemopericardium and tamponade. | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Disputed allegations of placing a pacemaker that was not warranted. | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Death of 42 year old female. | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Death. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
10/7/2015 | 2015-CA-002184-A | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Marion | 12/2/2016 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Weinstein, MD, Norman Noon, ARNP, Kevin Qamar, MD, Asad West Marion Community Hospital Surgery Center of Ocala | |||||
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 not subject to Arbitration. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
12/2/2016 |
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 | $72,299 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $13,952 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deductible | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate. |
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Department File Number : | M201573311 |
Claim Number : | 269574 |
Date Submitted : | 1/27/2015 |
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 | Tiffany | D | Taylor | ||
Street Address | |||||
13450 West Sunrise Blvd | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Sunrise | FL | 33323 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(877) 320 - 0748 | TTaylor@thedoctors.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Barbour | D | West | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 1818 SW 15th Avenue | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Ocala | FL | 34474 | Marion | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
0352901 | $1,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME23947 | Radiology - Diagnostic - Minor Surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
F | Marion | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Physician's Office | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
N/A | 000000 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Other | Radiolgy | ||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
5/8/2008 | 5/5/2009 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
The patient presented with left calf tenderness and was referred to the insured for a lower extremity venous ultrasound. | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
Insured read a lower venous doppler ultrasound study. | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Alleged failure to diagnose deep vein thrombosis. | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Death. | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Death. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
8/13/2009 | 42-2009-CA1447 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Marion | 1/21/2014 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Jernigan, ARNP, Lacy Gaudier, M.D., Jose Murphy, M.D., Douglas Rubin, M.D., Joy Lopez, Catusa Ocala Medical Associates, PA | |||||
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made | |||||
After appeal. | |||||
Final Method of Claim Disposition | |||||
Settled by parties | |||||
Court Decision | Other | ||||
Judgment for the plaintiff after appeal ... | |||||
Arbitration | |||||
Claim not subject to Arbitration. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
1/20/2015 |
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 | $436,797 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 : | M201574235 |
Claim Number : | 143437 |
Date Submitted : | 7/21/2015 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
HEALTH CARE INDEMNITY, INC. | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
61-0904881 | |||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Teresa | Ross | |||
Street Address | |||||
One Park Plaza P.O. Box 555 | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Nashville | TN | 37202 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(615) 344 - 5804 | Teresa.Ross@HCAHealthcare.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Robert | Kitos | |||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 1800 SE 17th Street Building 100 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Ocala | FL | 34471 | Marion | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
HCI-10111 | $250,000 | $750,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME35468 | Internal Medicine - No Surgery | 01 |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
M | Marion | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Physician's Office | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Other | Physician's Office | ||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
1/10/2011 | 3/15/2011 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Myocardial infarction. | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
Allege failure to send patient to ER at time of routine office visit and failure to refer patient for a full cardiac work-up. Patient suffered a fatal myocardial infarction hours before a scheduled cardiac appointment. | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
*NR | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Cardiac death. | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Death. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
7/24/2013 | 13-2530-CAB | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Marion | 3/23/2015 | ||||
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 not subject to Arbitration. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
3/18/2015 |
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 | $80,870 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $42,316 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss | $500,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deductible | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely | |||||||||||||||||||||
Review of policies and procedures. |
Updates | |||||||||||||||||||
Date of Change: | 5/19/2015 3:32:03 PM | ||||||||||||||||||
Reason for Change: | Additional LAE payments made. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Date of Change: | 7/21/2015 9:59:40 AM | ||||||||||||||||||
Reason for Change: | Additional LAE payments made. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Department File Number : | M201885736 |
Claim Number : | 352682 |
Date Submitted : | 6/22/2018 |
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 | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | FREDRIC | C | WOLLETT | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 1490 SE Magnolia Extension | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Ocala | FL | 34471 | Marion | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
352901 | $1,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME41455 | Radiology - Diagnostic - No 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 | ||||
OCALA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 100212 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Radiology, Emergency Room | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
10/1/2015 | 2/21/2017 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Presenting history of a 28 year old male found banging his head on the ground. Later diagnosed with meningitis. | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
ED work up with CT of the brain. | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Disputed allegations of failing to properly interpret the brain CT and report opacification of the mastoid and fluid in the right ear resulting in a delay and treatment of meningitis. | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Brain damage. | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
11/14/2017 | 17-CA-1991 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Marion | 6/4/2018 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Reisner, MD, Frank Grayson, MD, Charles Jiron, MD, Jose Nadenik, DO, Scott Schmidt, MD, Christopher Radiology Associates of Ocala, PA Ocala Regional 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 Decision | Other | ||||
No Court Proceedings. | |||||
Arbitration | |||||
Claim not subject to Arbitration. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
6/4/2018 |
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 | $16,704 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $6,624 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deductible | $0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate. |
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Department File Number : | M201886639 |
Claim Number : | 359790 |
Date Submitted : | 10/8/2018 |
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 | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Malcolm | E | Williamson | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 1818 SW 15TH AVENUE | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
OCALA | FL | 34471 | Marion | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
0352901 | $1,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME72868 | Radiology - Diagnostic - No Surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
M | Marion | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Hospital Inpatient Facility | |||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
MUNROE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 100062 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Radiology, Emergency Room | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
5/14/2016 | 8/22/2017 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Low back and bilateral leg pain. Later diagnosed with a diskitis/osteomyelitis at L4-5. | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
Interpretation of MRI. | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Disputed allegations of failing to identify and report areas suggestive of infection. | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Paraplegia. | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Major - Paraplegia, blindness, loss of two limbs, brain damage. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
5/1/2018 | 18-CA-000814-AX | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Marion | 9/17/2018 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Radiology Associates of Ocala Boon, John Munroe Regional Medical Center | |||||
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 not subject to Arbitration. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
9/17/2018 |
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 | $8,634 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $6,377 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate. |
Updates | |
No updates found. |
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Department File Number : | M201989164 |
Claim Number : | 105-17-0307 |
Date Submitted : | 6/25/2019 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
FAIR AMERICAN INSURANCE AND REINSURANCE COMPANY | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
13-3333610 | |||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Vanessa | Mejia | |||
Street Address | |||||
1401 Wilson Blvd., Ste. 700 | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Arlington | VA | 22209 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(800) 245 - 3333 | 3810 | mejia@prms.com |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Parikshit | A | Deshmukh | ||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 10161 Lake Miona Way | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Oxford | FL | 34484 | Sumter | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
IN-FCO04-033314694 | $1,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Medical Doctor | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
ME112320 | Psychiatry - All Other |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
M | Marion | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Other Hospital/Institution | The Refuge | ||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Patients' Room | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
3/2/2017 | 3/12/2018 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
Depression | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
Attending psychiatrist during inpatient hospitalization | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
*NR | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Suicide | |||||
Severity Of Injury | |||||
Permanent: Death. |
Legal Information | |||||
Date of Suit | Circuit Court Case Number | ||||
7/9/2018 | 18-CA-0542 | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Marion | 6/25/2019 | ||||
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 not subject to Arbitration. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
3/27/2019 |
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 | $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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
None |
Updates | |
No updates found. |
Department File Number : | M201990616 |
Claim Number : | 59298301 |
Date Submitted : | 11/14/2019 |
Insurer Information | |||||
Insurer Name | Coverage Type | ||||
PHYSICIANS INSURANCE COMPANY | Primary | ||||
Insurer FEIN | Professional License Number | ||||
13-4235490 | |||||
Insurer Contact Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | Renee | M | Silvia | ||
Street Address | |||||
901 S. Mopac Expressway, Blg 5, Suite 500 | |||||
City | State | Zip | |||
Austin | TX | 78744 | |||
Phone | Ext | Fax | E-Mail Address | ||
(512) 425 - 5924 | renee-silvia@tmlt.org |
Insured Information | |||||
Type | First Name | MI | Last Name | ||
Individual | LANCE | KIM | |||
Insurer Type | Street Address of Practice | ||||
Licensed | 2237 S.W. 19th Avenue, Suite 101 | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | County | ||
Ocala | FL | 34471 | Marion | ||
Policy Number | Per Claim Policy Limits | Aggregate Policy Limits | |||
131909 | $1,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |||
Profession or Business | Other Profession or Business | ||||
Osteopathic Physician | |||||
License Number | Specialty Code & Classification | Certification Number | |||
OS7448 | Neurology - Including Child - No Surgery |
Injured Person Information | |||||
First Name | MI | Last Name | Date of Birth | ||
Street Address | Gender | County where Injury Occurred | |||
M | Marion | ||||
City | State | Zip Code | |||
Location where injury occured | Other location where injury occured | ||||
Other Location | Patient's work | ||||
Name of Institution | Code | ||||
MUNROE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 100062 | ||||
Location of Institutional Injury | Other Location of Institutional Injury | ||||
Patients' Room | |||||
Date of Occurrence | Date Reported to Insurer | ||||
12/7/2016 | 8/14/2018 |
Diagnostic Information | |||||
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
The patient was referred for complaints of blurred vision and eye discomfort in his right eye and tingling in his cheek. | |||||
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury | |||||
A neurologic exam was performed and the patient had a constricted right pupil and droopy right eyelid. As a result, an MRI of the brain was ordered, ultrasound and transcranial Doppler. | |||||
Diagnostic Code : | |||||
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition | |||||
*NR | |||||
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim | |||||
Patient subsequently developed a stroke and developed loss of vision in his right eye. | |||||
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 | ||||
3/26/2019 | 19CA000650AX | ||||
County Suit Filed in | Date of Final Disposition | ||||
Marion | 11/11/2019 | ||||
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim | |||||
Martin, David R Downtown Chiropractic Florida Neurological Center, LLC Solstice MRI | |||||
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 not subject to Arbitration. | |||||
Date of Payment | |||||
11/8/2019 |
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 | $40,215 | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid | $25,750 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
No risk management issues identified. |
Updates | |
No updates found. |
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.