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When Should You Start a Medical Malpractice Case?
Podiatry malpractice is malpractice by a podiatrist. Victims of podiatry malpractice can suffer great pain, disfigurement, infections, and even amputation and paralysis. A misdiagnosis or surgical error could result in traumatic injuries that prevent the person from returning to normal activities. A New York podiatry malpractice attorney can review your case, explain podiatry malpractice laws, […]
- Posted on: Oct 7 2019
Who Pays Court Fees to Start Your Medical Malpractice Case?
When you go to a health care or medical professional, you expect the person to help you with your health concerns, including dentists, orthodontists, periodontists, podiatrists, and podiatry physicians. Unfortunately for some patients, a trip to an oral or podiatry health care provider results in more harm. If your dental or podiatry health care provider […]
- Posted on: Sep 11 2019
Foreseeability of Risk in Podiatric Malpractice Cases
As with all other types of medical procedures, podiatric procedures have some risks for the patients. While most podiatric malpractice cases involve a physician deviating from the podiatric standards of care, some malpractice cases involve a failure by the doctor to inform the patient of foreseeable risks. In those cases, a podiatrist may be liable […]
- Posted on: Sep 6 2019
What Is Podiatric Malpractice?
Podiatric malpractice may be an unfamiliar term for many, but for the thousands of Americans who find themselves a victim of podiatric malpractice, it is imperative to understand this legal concept. Foot pain is shockingly common, with the American Podiatric Medical Association reporting that about 77 percent of Americans have experienced foot pain, while a […]
- Posted on: Sep 3 2019
What Is the Duty of Care for New York Podiatric Surgeons?
Many, but not all, podiatrists are foot surgeons and are trained to perform surgery on the lower leg, specifically the areas surrounding the feet and ankles. Maintaining the health of our feet and ankles is essential. If something goes wrong, we could lose our ability to walk normally or walk at all. Unfortunately, negligence and […]
- Posted on: Aug 20 2019
IVF Doctor Sued for Malpractice After Woman Gives Birth to Babies that Weren’t Hers
A recent lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of New York describes a nightmare scenario for any couple undergoing fertility treatment. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that between one to two percent of all U.S. births per year are achieved through IVF, amounting to between 40,000 and 80,000 children. With increasing technological […]
- Posted on: Aug 13 2019
Podiatric Malpractice and Bone Infections
What complications can arise from bone infections caused by foot surgery? Foot or podiatric surgery is typically thought of as a relatively minor process. While most foot surgeries will involve an outpatient procedure and a fairly quick recovery time, sometimes podiatric surgeries go horribly wrong. One recognized complication of podiatric surgery is osteomyelitis or an […]
- Posted on: Aug 6 2019
Common Problems in Podiatric Surgery
Podiatric surgery can correct a variety of problems and conditions that can be very painful and debilitating. However, when a podiatric surgeon makes an error or is negligent, a surgical procedure could result in lifelong pain and impairments. Some of the things that go wrong during podiatric surgery are beyond the surgeon’s control. A New […]
- Posted on: Jul 15 2019
When Should You File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?
An unpleasant or tragic outcome in a medical case does not necessarily mean that the outcome was because of medical malpractice. A plaintiff must prove several legal elements to recover compensation for malpractice. If you are unsure whether or not you need to file a medical malpractice lawsuit, a New York medical malpractice attorney can […]
- Posted on: Jul 15 2019
Common Types of Podiatry Malpractice
While everyone makes mistakes, when doctors and dentists make serious mistakes as a result of inattention or negligence, or (heaven forbid) perform unnecessary surgery out of simple greed, the cost in physical pain, mental anguish, and financial loss to their patients is tremendous. Podiatrists, who specialize in diagnosis and treatment of the foot and ankle, […]
- Posted on: Jul 15 2019