Many people live comfortably in spite of bunions, but patients who suffer pain and dysfunction because of them often seek corrective surgery (bunionectomy). Unfortunately, some patients who have bunion surgery suffer serious complications. While patient-related factors may increase the risk of complications, we find that a large number of failed bunion...
Category: Podiatric Malpractice
Podiatrist’s Failure to Properly Prepare you for Foot Surgery
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...
Why you Shouldn’t Wait to Sue for Damages in your Podiatry Malpractice Case
If you have suffered harm due to your podiatrist’s negligence, don’t delay. Now is the time to contact The Law Firm of Lawrence M. Karam, P.C. For over three decades, lead attorney Larry Karam has been successfully fighting for the rights of victims of podiatric malpractice. As soon as you get in...
Can I Sue for an Infection Post-Foot Surgery?
Post-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...
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Signs that You’ve Been a Victim of Podiatric Negligence
Not every patient who is displeased with their podiatrist or the outcome of their treatment is entitled to make a claim of podiatric malpractice. If you are uncertain about whether you’ve been a victim of podiatric malpractice, the best thing to do is contact a well-respected lawyer in this particular field. If...
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Is it Worth Filing a Claim for Bunion Surgery Complications?
Bunions are a common problem for which bunion surgery (bunionectomy) may seem to be the perfect solution. Too often, however, patients who have the procedure experience painful, disfiguring, or even disabling complications as a result of podiatry malpractice. This content will examine whether it is worth...
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The Most Common Podiatric Injury Lawsuits
Lawrence M. Karam, PC of Podiatry Malpractice Lawyers of New York, fights hard to win compensation for patients who have suffered personal injury at the hands of negligent podiatrists. In most instances, such podiatric injury lawsuits involve surgical procedures and postoperative care. If you have been a victim of podiatric...
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Anesthesia Errors in Podiatric Surgery
In podiatric surgery, as in other types of surgical procedures, anesthesia complications can arise. While some of these complications are easily taken care of, others can result in death or catastrophic injury. Although certain anesthesia complications are unpredictable and unavoidable, some are due to the podiatrist’s negligence. Those in the latter category...
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Poor Post-Operative Care after Podiatric Surgery
Podiatry malpractice claims frequently focus on substandard surgical outcomes due to poor post-operative care. If you feel that you have been mistreated in terms of post-surgical podiatric care, this blog is for you.
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Should I Be Wary if my Podiatrist Recommends Cosmetic or “Cinderella” Surgery?
There are a number of reasons to be suspicious of a podiatrist who recommends “Cinderella surgery” (or other purely cosmetic surgery) for your feet. While a small percentage of all surgeries go awry, when there was no health-related reason to operate, serious medical mistakes are all the...
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