Dental & Podiatry Malpractice Lawyers of New York protect the rights of victims harmed by dental and podiatric medical malpractice. Our New York nerve damage lawyers can help you seek compensation if you suffered a nerve injury caused by a podiatric surgical error.
Medical malpractice claims are complex, but you are not alone. Let our law firm put decades of legal experience and a proven track record behind your case. Contact us online or call today to connect with an attorney near you.
Our Firm Focuses on New York Medical Malpractice Claims
Dental & Podiatry Malpractice Lawyers of New York combines two medical malpractice law firms with two focused practices: Lance Ehrenberg, Esq. and The Law Firm of Lawrence M. Karam, P.C. Lance Ehrenberg handles New York dental malpractice cases, while Larry Karam concentrates on New York podiatry malpractice.
If you suffered nerve damage after a podiatric surgery, your injury could be due to medical negligence. Attorney Larry Karam and his team can help you build a case and seek compensation so that you do not have to pay out-of-pocket for a healthcare provider’s mistakes.
Our New York nerve damage lawyer can:
- Investigate your claim – We can investigate your nerve damage injury and gather evidence, including medical records and eyewitness testimony. We can also investigate any previous allegations of negligence made against your surgeon.
- Manage your case – We can handle all of the case-related details so that you can focus on healing. We can prepare and file insurance claims and legal paperwork, communicate with insurance agents, opposing attorneys, and other involved parties, and track and adhere to important deadlines. Along the way, we will keep you informed and updated about the status of your claim.
- Seek maximum compensation – We can use our negotiation skills to aggressively seek the maximum settlement possible for your nerve damage injury. If necessary, we can file a podiatric malpractice lawsuit and represent you at trial.
Nerve Damage Compensation
Podiatric nerve damage can cause significant mobility issues, which can affect a victim’s lifestyle, ability to work, and overall physical and mental well-being. If you or someone you love has nerve damage due to a surgical error, our New York medical malpractice lawyers can hold the physician who harmed you accountable. We can seek compensation for your losses, which may include the following types of damages:
- Medical expenses – You should not have to pay for negligent medical care. We can seek reimbursement of the cost of the treatment that caused your injury. We can also seek compensation for treatment needed to address your nerve damage, including medications, surgeries, and physical therapy.
- Lost income – If you missed work due to nerve damage, we can seek compensation for your lost wages, earnings, and employment benefits. We can also seek compensation for your future lost earning capacity if you are unable to return to your job due to a podiatric nerve injury.
- Pain and suffering – We can seek monetary compensation for physical and chronic pain, loss of mobility, scarring, disfigurement, stress, depression, anxiety, and diminished quality of life.
How to Prove a Medical Malpractice Injury Occurred
Sometimes in the field of medicine, healthcare providers can do everything right, and a patient may still experience an unavoidable negative outcome. When this happens, it is not medical malpractice. Medical malpractice occurs when a physician is negligent and their negligence results in an injury or harm.
Proving medical negligence requires establishing that:
- A doctor/patient relationship existed between you and the medical provider, meaning they had a legal duty of care to treat you according to professional medical standards.
- The healthcare provider did not treat you according to professional medical standards, meaning most other physicians would not find the treatment you received reasonable or necessary.
- The provider’s treatment was a direct cause of your injury.
- Your injury resulted in financial losses and pain and suffering.
Malpractice cases can be challenging because they often involve complex medical and scientific evidence. Our podiatric nerve damage attorneys serving New York understand how to examine medical records and imaging. We can also consult with experts in both surgical and podiatric medicine when necessary. We aim to take the legal burden off your shoulders and create a winning strategy for your case.
Time Limits for Filing a Podiatric Malpractice Lawsuit
According to New York law, the statute of limitations for filing a medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice lawsuit is generally two years and six months. However, some circumstances could alter this deadline. Our nerve damage lawyers can tell you about the time limits that apply to your claim and help you get started before it is too late.
Causes and Signs of Podiatric Nerve Damage
Several complications during and after surgery can lead to podiatric nerve damage, including:
- Cutting of the nerve or other direct trauma to the nerve during surgery
- Faulty body positioning while under anesthesia
- The injection of medications directly into the nerve
- The development of scar tissue
Signs and symptoms of nerve damage include tingling, numbness, burning, pain, and muscle weakness.
If you believe you have nerve damage caused by a surgical error, you should seek a second opinion and medical treatment from a provider not connected to your original surgery. You should also maintain a file with all of your medical bills and records. You can discuss your claim with our New York nerve damage lawyers, who can tell you more about your legal options.
Contact Dental & Podiatry Malpractice Lawyers of New York Today
Dental & Podiatry Malpractice Lawyers of New York can help you fight for full and fair compensation for your nerve injury. Attorney Lawrence M. Karam can put over 25 years of legal experience behind your podiatric medical malpractice case.
We are here to serve you with respect, compassion, and personalized support. We offer free initial consultations, and you do not pay attorney fees until we win your case. Contact us online or call today to learn more about working with our New York nerve damage lawyers.