Defining Dental Malpractice

Posted on April 30, 2016

What are the elements necessary to file a dental malpractice lawsuit? Dental malpractice, like medical malpractice, is not as infrequent an occurrence as one might expect. It is also not often easy to prove. Dental malpractice is said to occur when a dental patient is harmed by care that is below normal standards. There are...

Florida’s Discriminatory Medical Malpractice Laws

Posted on April 27, 2016

When do you become ineligible to sue for medical malpractice in Florida? Believe it or not, in Florida, if an individual dies as a result of malpractice, the courts will not award damages to the victim's family unless a number of criteria are met. According to Florida's discriminatory Wrongful Death Act, if a person dies...

Defining Dental Malpractice

Posted on April 18, 2016

Podiatric Misdiagnosis of Gout

Posted on March 31, 2016

What are some of the misconceptions about gout and why is it often misdiagnosed? Gout has long been a misunderstood, and often misdiagnosed, condition. Though for centuries the disorder was believed to be a disease of the wealthy and overindulgent, in actuality it is no such thing. The majority of people who develop gout...

Veteran Permanently Injured by Surgery at VA Hospital Wins Appeal

Posted on March 30, 2016

As practitioners of medical malpractice, each of our firms is dedicated to helping victims recover – no matter how long it takes. In some cases, such as the one profiled today, receiving full and adequate compensation may require initiating an appeal following an adverse or inadequate jury verdict. However, no matter what, our team...

Family Launches Wrongful Death Action Against Kings County Hospital Alleging Botched Tuberculosis Treatment

Posted on March 22, 2016

Medical malpractice is one of the most horrifying types of personal injury, as patients place great faith in their medical team that they will do a good job in alleviating the illness or healing the injury. When medical professionals fail to adhere to principles of safe and sound treatment practices, the results can...

A New Surgical Method for Bunion Correction?

Posted on November 3, 2014

In Podiatry Today, Volume 27, Issue 9, September 2014, there is an article describing a "minimal incision" approach to bunion (hallux valgus) surgery by authors Norman A. Siddiqui, DPM and Guido LaPorta, DPM. The authors recognize that while this is not new in the United States, it is not a common form of bunion correction surgery here...

The New York Times asks “Is Surgery the only Treatment for Bunions”

Posted on September 5, 2014

The New York Times, September 2, 2014, Science Times, page D4, reports on bunions and poses the question "Is surgery the only treatment for bunions?" The brief article reminds us that bunions are caused by a number of factors including genetic (which makes the feet more susceptible to bunion formation due to their formation...

Diabetic Burns are Preventable

Posted on August 6, 2014

In The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Volume 53, Number 4, (www.JFAS.org) there is an article titled "Diabetic Foot Burns: A Case Series" submitted by Drs. Nerone, Springer and Atway, podiatrists from the Department of Orthopedics at the Ohio State University Medical Center. Diabetic patients can have loss of feeling called neuropathy and...

Invisilign is not for everyone

Posted on July 7, 2014

Although general dentists are usually trained and competent in doing Invisilign braces procedures, it is a good idea to get a 2nd opinion from an orthodontist when considering a treatment plan presented by the general dentist who suggests Invisilign. For example, if you have a significant overjet condition you probably should not go with...