What is the statute of limitations for filing a podiatric malpractice lawsuit in New York?
A statute of limitations is a law that restricts the time during which you have a right to file a lawsuit in your state’s civil court system after suffering an injury or loss. These statutes differ in various states, and...
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Month: February 2017
Podiatric Malpractice Lawsuits Stemming from Misdiagnosis
When does misdiagnosis constitute podiatric malpractice?
Many cases of podiatric malpractice stem from a delayed or mistaken diagnosis of a foot or ankle condition. Although misdiagnosis itself is not considered a sustainable cause for a malpractice lawsuit, an erroneous diagnosis that leads to an absence of necessary treatment, a delay in such treatment, or...
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Death by Dentist: Malpractice Lawsuit — Teen Dies Following Wisdom Tooth Extraction
How can someone die during a simple wisdom tooth extraction?
It is hard to imagine the anguish of a family in Minnesota whose teenage daughter, Sydney Galleger, died in June 2015 as a result of what was supposed to be a routine extraction of her wisdom teeth. The family has filed a dental malpractice lawsuit...
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