What Is the Duty of Care for New York Podiatric Surgeons?

Many, but not all, podiatrists are foot surgeons and are trained to perform surgery on the lower leg, specifically the areas surrounding the feet and ankles. Maintaining the health of our feet and ankles is essential. If something goes wrong, we could lose our ability to walk normally or walk at all. Unfortunately, negligence and…

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The Dangers of Delayed Diagnosis in Dental Care

Hardly anyone enjoys going to the dentist. Nonetheless, most people realize that dental care is necessary, not only to protect their teeth and gums from deterioration but also to protect their general health. Even if you faithfully visit your dentist regularly, however, your health can be in jeopardy if your dentist fails to diagnose a…

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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.  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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Reading Hospital Analyzes Diabetic Foot Care

The Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (www.japmaonline.org) recently published an article describing a study by the podiatry department at the Reading Hospital in Pennsylvania (March/April 2019 – Vol. 109, No. 2) analyzing YouTube videos on diabetic foot care.  The authors of “Analysis of YouTube as a Source of Information for Diabetic Foot Care”…

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Failure To Refer a Dental Patient to a Specialist

As a highly capable New York dental malpractice lawyer with decades of successful legal outcomes behind him, Lance Ehrenberg, Esq. has encountered and addressed various reasons for dental malpractice lawsuits. One significant issue that arises in such cases is the failure of a dentist to refer a dental patient to a specialist when necessary.  This…

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Examples of Malpractice in Dentistry and Common Lawsuits

After more than two decades, Lance Ehrenberg, Esq., a prominent dental malpractice attorney based in Manhattan, continues to fight vigorously for the rights of dental malpractice victims  throughout New York. Realizing the complexity and stress of legal proceedings, he provides free case evaluations and does not charge any attorney’s fees until your case is won. …

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Checklist: Documents You Need for a Podiatry Malpractice Case

At The Law Firm of Lawrence M. Karam, P.C., we understand the complexities involved in podiatry malpractice cases. If you are a patient seeking justice for negligence experienced at the hands of a podiatrist, it is essential to be well-prepared. This guide provides a detailed checklist to help you understand and document essential aspects of…

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Manhattan Oral Cancer Attorney

We all depend on our dentists for care of our teeth and gums, but they are also our first responders when it comes to screening for oral cancer. Because cancer can be a serious or fatal disease, a betrayal of our trust by our dentist is alarming. For decades, Lance Ehrenberg, Esq., a distinguished Manhattan…

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Heel Spur Surgery Failures: Reasons and Legal Considerations

No surgery is pleasant and heel spur surgery has a reputation for being particularly challenging, even if everything goes smoothly. If the podiatrist makes an error serious enough to be considered surgical malpractice during a heel spur operation, the results can be devastating. If you live in New York and believe you are a victim…

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