Can a podiatrist be held legally accountable for causing a foot deformity? Recently, the podiatric malpractice case of Seabrook v. Katz, DPM, went to trial in New York.  In this case, the plaintiff, Patricia Seabrook, claimed that the defendant podiatrist inflicted foot deformities and pain while attempting to treat...

What are the causes of failed bunion surgeries? A hallux valgus, more commonly known as a bunion, is a bump that forms near the base of your big toe.  Bunions can occur when the big toe pushes against the toe next in line, causing the joint of the big toe to become larger...

What are my legal rights if I continue to experience pain after heel spur surgery? Heel spurs are formed by calcium deposits that cause a bony protrusion beneath the heel bone. Heel spurs can develop over time and potentially become quite painful. Often, the condition leads to plantar fasciitis, which involves inflammation of the...

Foot surgery should reduce pain, restore mobility, and improve daily life. But when a preventable infection develops, recovery can turn into a painful cycle of complications and extra treatment. Legal options depend on what caused the infection and whether your provider ignored their professional responsibilities.

Not Every Infection...

Your bunion pain is worsening no matter which shoes you wear.  The pain which was once tolerable now demands more attention than buying over the counter solutions.  You see your podiatrist who immediately sees the deformity, takes an x-ray, and then immediately says you need surgery to remove the bunion and relieve the pain.  Is this the best...

What are my legal rights if I had a failed bunion surgery? Bunion surgery is perhaps the most common podiatric surgery.  While many bunions will not cause problems, some can lead to complications if allowed to remain untreated.  Untreated bunions may result in pain, arthritis, the inability to wear normal footwear, and deformity of the...

It has been reported that as many as 15% of diabetics will develop a foot ulcer in their life and about 85% of lower leg amputations in diabetics arise from foot ulcers.  Diabetes, and foot ulcers, are a very large component of medical complications not just in the United States but around the world. The...

What is the culpable conduct defense? Dental malpractice plaintiffs will face several challenges in bringing a successful claim for injuries suffered due to a failed root canal, bad extraction, botched dental surgery, and the like.  One potential defense that plaintiffs should anticipate is the culpable conduct defense.  In some cases, a patient’s culpable...

What 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...

Could my podiatrist be liable if he or she did not adequately inform me of the risks of foot surgery? While any foot surgery can be intimidating, podiatric surgery on infants is particularly frightening for the parents and children involved.  One New York family had the horrific experience of watching their infant suffer constant pain...