Bunion correction surgery is a routine procedure in New York, but that does not mean these surgeries are always harmless. Podiatric malpractice errors during bunion correction surgery can cause painful, long-lasting injuries, including a condition called Hallux Varus.
Podiatric Diagnostic Errors: What You Should Know
Foot and ankle conditions can be painful and limiting. When a diagnosis doesn’t explain your symptoms or treatment only makes things worse, it’s natural to feel frustrated about your condition and wonder whether there’s anything you can do. Diagnostic errors in podiatry are more common than many patients realize, and they can...
What Are Your Legal Rights After a Botched Dental Extraction?
A dental extraction should be a routine procedure. When something goes very wrong, you may leave with burning pain, numbness, or an infection that won’t clear. That kind of outcome raises real questions about what happened during the procedure and what you can do next.
You deserve clear answers...
Do You Have a Case for a Botched Bunion Surgery in NY?
Bunion surgery can relieve years of pain and help you walk comfortably again. But when the operation goes wrong, it can lead to lifelong problems instead of relief. In New York, patients who suffer from a poorly performed bunion procedure may have grounds for a malpractice claim. Understanding how these cases work...
Nerve Damage After Foot Surgery: Do You Have a Case?
Nerve damage is one of the more common complications some patients might experience after foot surgery. While this is a known risk of some types of surgeries, sometimes nerve damage is the result of an error on the part of the surgeon or another medical professional.
If you suffered...
Do You Have a Foot Nerve Injury Claim After Surgery?
Nerve injuries after foot surgery often come from mistakes during the procedure. A surgeon who cuts too close to a nerve can cause lasting damage. In some cases, failure to recognize nerve placement leads to unnecessary trauma.
Post-surgical care also matters. If the doctor overlooks early signs of infection,...
I Can’t Feel My Lip After a Tooth Extraction—Do I Have a Legal Claim?
Tooth extraction isn’t necessarily a pleasant experience, but most people recover within a few days and quickly return to their normal activities. However, moving on is not nearly as easy in some instances, such as when you experience a loss of sensation in your lip that won’t seem to go away.
Nerve Damage from Anesthesia: What to Know if You Had Dental or Podiatric Surgery
If you feel lingering numbness, tingling, weakness, or persistent loss of sensation after your dental or podiatric surgery, don’t ignore it: It may indicate nerve damage from anesthesia. Learn what causes post-surgery nerve damage, how doctors diagnose it, and what legal rights you have to take control of your recovery.
What Happens If You Signed a Consent Form But the Surgery Still Went Wrong?
If you suffered injuries or experienced complications from a surgery that went wrong, you may want to pursue a medical malpractice claim against your providers to recover compensation and accountability for your losses. But can you file a malpractice claim if you signed a consent form before the surgery?
Infections After Foot Surgery: Is It Negligence or Just Risk?
Infections can occur after foot surgery if bacteria enter the body through the surgical site. Symptoms often include redness, swelling, warmth, drainage, and fever. Some infections are mild and respond to antibiotics. Others spread and lead to serious health problems.
All surgeries carry some risk of infection, even when...