If you have suffered a personal injury as a result of podiatry malpractice, you are entitled to compensation for your medical costs, your lost income, your pain and suffering, and other related expenses. The question many patients in this situation ask is: “How long after the event can I still file a lawsuit against the…
Read MoreWhat will happen to my pending case while the courts in New York are closed due to the Coronavirus? As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect our country, we want to provide you with some updates on the court system and your legal rights in New York at this time. On March 16, 2020, all…
Read MoreDental malpractice suits make up only a small percentage of medical malpractice cases. If you are the patient who has suffered greatly because of a dental error, or the loved one of someone who has suffered a wrongful death in the dentist’s chair, however, this statistic is not relevant. If you believe you have been…
Read MoreDo I have a viable medical malpractice action in New York? It is now believed that over 250,000 people die per year due to medical negligence, according to John Hopkins patient safety experts. Medical negligence may in fact be the third leading cause of death, behind heart disease and cancer. Aside from patient deaths, many…
Read MoreHow long will misdiagnosed cancer patients have to file a medical malpractice suit in NY? Years in the making, Lavern’s Law will finally become official. Lawmakers have reached an agreement concerning the controversial bill that will allow patients with a missed cancer diagnosis to file suit after the discovery of their misdiagnosis. The law, which…
Read MoreWe rely on the skill and experience of doctors to assist us if we become ill or injured. While most doctors are trained professionals, medical negligence occurs at alarmingly high rates across the country. The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) recently reported that medical malpractice is now the third most common cause of…
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations Rules The first and most important question you must ask about any case you want to bring to court is simple: “What is the statute of limitations?” A statute of limitations is simply a law that puts a time limit on how long you can bring…
Read MoreWhen does misdiagnosis constitute podiatric malpractice? Many cases of podiatric malpractice stem from a delayed or mistaken diagnosis of a foot or ankle condition. Although misdiagnosis itself is not considered a sustainable cause for a malpractice lawsuit, an erroneous diagnosis that leads to an absence of necessary treatment, a delay in such treatment, or treatment…
Read MoreThe most serious and disabling podiatric errors are usually made in surgical cases. Even though much foot surgery is performed in the office, foot surgery is just like any other surgery: There are no short-cuts to be taken just because the surgery is performed in the podiatrist’s office. Your podiatrist should take a thorough history,…
Read MoreLawrence Karam, lead attorney of The Law Firm of Lawrence M. Karam, P.C., has 25 years of experience practicing podiatric malpractice law. He has a long-standing reputation as a compassionate human being as well as an excellent attorney and has a history of successful outcomes. If you think you may have been a victim of podiatry…
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