Know Your Reporting Requirements for Civil Claims

Florida law requires physicians to report any claim or action for damages for personal injury alleged to have been caused by error, omission or negligence in the performance of professional services as well as any claim relating to an alleged failure to obtain consent once the claim is closed even if there was no payout of the claim. Most physicians' insurers take care of this reporting requirement for them, but if it has not been done on your behalf, you should send the closed claim report to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation located at 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399, or call 850.413.3140). It is a good idea to retain for your records proof that the report was filed. For a copy of the two statutes outlining this requirement, click here. FMA members can send questions regarding this requirement to fplendl@medone.org.