Hammertoes are common toe deformities, accounting for nearly 50 percent of all forefoot surgeries. Sadly, however, that does not mean hammertoe surgeries are smooth or painless procedures. As a matter of fact, at The Law Firm of Lawrence M. Karam, P.C. we have assisted many patients who suffered severe consequences as a result of hammertoe…
Read MoreBunion surgery is never pleasant, but when complications due to the podiatrist’s negligence interfere with healing, the patient is entitled to substantial compensation. In order to receive it, however, the patient must have a strong podiatry malpractice attorney. If you live in New York and believe your extended suffering after bunion surgery is the result of…
Read MoreIt’s not for nothing that foot surgeries have a bad reputation. Many patients come away from foot operations dissatisfied with the results, and a fair number feel as bad or worse after surgery than they did before. Some unfortunate individuals suffer permanent injuries at the hands of a negligent or incompetent podiatrist. Nerve damage, a…
Read MoreNo one goes into foot surgery expecting bad results. Unfortunately, some podiatric patients come away from their operation feeling worse than they did before, and a certain percentage of them are the victims of podiatry malpractice. If you live in New York and have suffered a serious complication after foot surgery due to your podiatrist’s…
Read MoreMany people complain about their foot surgeries, but not all complaints warrant malpractice lawsuits. However, if you have had podiatry surgery in New York and now realize that the procedure that caused you pain, inconvenience, and loss of income was unnecessary, it’s time to get in touch with The Law Firm of Lawrence M. Karam,…
Read MoreAt The Law Firm of Lawrence M. Karam, P.C., we focus predominantly on podiatric malpractice, including negligence that occurs in flatfoot surgical procedures. If you have had such a procedure in New York and are now suffering a serious injury traceable to your podiatrist’s mishandling of your case, contact podiatry malpractice lawyer Larry Karam to…
Read MoreHammertoes are a common foot deformity for which podiatrists often recommend surgery. As a podiatric malpractice attorney, Lawrence M. Karam, founder of The Law Firm of Lawrence M. Karam, P.C., has frequently litigated cases in which hammertoe surgery has failed and patients have suffered long-term injuries. He has a long history of winning such cases…
Read MoreBunions 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 the time investment to file a podiatry malpractice claim…
Read MoreIn 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 may constitute podiatry…
Read MorePodiatry 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. Lawrence M. Karam, PC, has a strong record of success in podiatry malpractice, having won substantial damages for many podiatry patients whose…
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