If you have undergone podiatric surgery in New York and now feel that you were blindsided, you owe it to yourself to contact Lawrence M. Karam, PC, one of the most skilled podiatric malpractice attorneys in the state. Larry has an outstanding record of successful outcomes and will charge you nothing for a consultation during…
Read MoreOne of the primary functions of podiatrists is to perform foot surgery, so it is not surprising that a great many podiatry malpractice claims involve persistent pain and/or deformation after operations on the feet and toes. At The Law Firm of Lawrence M. Karam, P.C. in New York City, we have been fighting for the rights…
Read MorePost-foot surgery infections may be related to poor podiatric care. If this can be proved, the patient can pursue a claim of podiatry malpractice and collect meaningful compensation. Even so, it takes a skilled attorney to make the case. If you have experienced a serious infection after foot surgery that you believe resulted from the negligence…
Read MoreAt Dental & Podiatry Malpractice Lawyers of New York, we have seen far too much fallout from failed foot surgery performed by podiatrists. Our lead attorney in this field, Lawrence M. Karam, PC, has many years of successful experience litigating cases of podiatry malpractice and is well-known for being not only a competent professional but…
Read MoreDid your foot surgery have a bad outcome? While all surgery involves some risks, foot surgery complications are relatively common. Not only that, but over 65 percent of foot surgeries with negative outcomes have been performed by podiatrists rather than orthopedists. If you have been a victim of podiatry malpractice, and your foot surgery has…
Read MoreWhat surgical complications might give rise to a podiatric malpractice case? The wellbeing of our feet is central to our health and happiness. After all, our feet carry us from place to place. When our feet are in pain or otherwise injured, we need to take swift action to get better. Many feet and ankle…
Read MoreA stay in the hospital for surgery is never a comfortable experience. Even if the procedure was smooth, many still face a long climb ahead as they navigate rehabilitation, medical bills, and the readjustment to everyday life to their best ability. Add to that podiatric malpractice and they may be facing the effects for a…
Read MoreWhat are some common foot surgery errors that lead to malpractice cases? A foot surgery patient in Cook County, Illinois has filed a malpractice action against his podiatrist, claiming the physician chose the wrong course of treatment and left the patient with ongoing pain and mobility problems. The patient is seeking more than $50,000 in…
Read MoreWhat are the risks of flatfoot surgical correction? The feet are an amazing collections of bones and ligaments that support a large amount of weight over a long period of time, but for many individuals, their feet may fail. One condition that adults commonly suffer is “flatfoot” which occurs when the arch of the foot…
Read MoreThe Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery (www.acfas.org), January/February 2019, Volume 58, Number 1: I previously reported on an article on the treatment of hallux rigidus from The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery (www.acfas.org), September/October 3013, Volume 52, Number 5. There, the authors’ conclusion was that “arthrodesis” or fusion of the big toe joint…
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