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"But I didn't do anything wrong"
Professional liability or "malpractice" claims are very expensive, time-consuming and often emotionally draining experiences.
Here are a few samples of real-life cases from the OPP® files:
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$$
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State
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Description
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772,520
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PA
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Alleged failure to diagnose diabetes and prevent
blindness.
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693,264
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CT
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Alleged failure to refer patient to ophthalmologist.
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642,452
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SC
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Failure to diagnose glaucoma.
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623,629
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TX
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Mis-treatment of corneal ulcer.
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557,060
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VA
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Alleged failure to timely diagnose glaucoma -
loss of sight.
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521,154
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PA
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Failure to diagnose detached retina.
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203,433
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AK
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Failure to diagnose a tumor.
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482,791
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CA
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Failure to diagnose a tumor.
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156,595
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FL
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Bacterial infection in the eye.
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281,478
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GA
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Failure to diagnose glaucoma, resulting in blindness.
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196,435
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GA
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Following RK, claimant suffered a detached retina.
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252,542
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IL
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General optometric negligence alleged.
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372,424
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KY
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Failure to diagnose retinoblastoma.
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249,953
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MA
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Alleged retained foreign body in left eye.
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160,758
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MN
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Failure to diagnose a hemorrage.
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263,011
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NC
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Alleged misdiagnosis of detached retina.
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225,101
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NV
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Failure to refer for glaucoma. Tested 12 yr old,
referred to ophthalmologist. Parent failed to take her.
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168,618
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NY
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Alleged negligent treatment.
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239,747
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OK
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Misdiagnosed fungal infection.
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255,819
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PA
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Alleged failure to diagnose eye tumor.
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203,637
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RI
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Alleged misdiagnosis for detached retina.
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107,492
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RI
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Alleged failure to refer for detached retina.
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250,000
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TN
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Damage to eyes after dilation.
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205,944
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TX
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Alleged failure to diagnose detached retina.
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101,996
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TX
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Alleged failure to diagnose glaucoma.
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