Proving malpractice in any medical field is an uphill battle and dental malpractice is no exception. Lance Ehrenberg, Esq, a lead attorney, focuses exclusively on dental malpractice and has a wide network of well-respected expert witnesses to call upon for support. Whatever specific injury you have suffered due to professional negligence while under a dentist’s…
Read MoreDo I need an expert witness to testify in my medical malpractice action? Medical malpractice cases involve complex medical and legal issues. Non-doctors lack the medical knowledge to be able to make an informed decision as to whether the doctor in question acted negligently. For this reason, it is critical that medical malpractice plaintiffs secure…
Read MoreCan I withhold the name of my expert witness in a New York medical malpractice case? Your expert witness will often prove to be one of the most important elements to your medical malpractice case. When it comes to the disclosure of expert witness testimony, New York has long followed its own unique policies. Post-1985,…
Read MoreMedical malpractice cases are complex and require a thorough understanding of both medical and legal principles. Witnesses, especially expert witnesses, play a crucial role in these lawsuits. At Dental & Podiatry Malpractice Lawyers of New York, our attorneys have decades of experience handling these cases and an impressive track record of successful outcomes. If you…
Read MoreA second opinion can confirm whether prior dental treatments involved mistakes that caused you harm. Another dentist can review your records, examine you, and provide an unbiased evaluation of the treatment you received. In doing so, they can identify misdiagnoses, improper procedures, or unnecessary treatments. If you experience ongoing pain, infections, or failed dental work,…
Read MoreWhen you undergo podiatric surgery, you expect the procedure to alleviate your pain and improve your mobility. But when hardware fails, it can cause debilitating pain, loss of function, and the need for corrective surgeries. The resulting medical bills and time away from work can worsen an already difficult situation. If your podiatric hardware has…
Read MoreNo one who goes in for a routine dental procedure expects to come out with nerve damage. Unfortunately, this is the reality for many patients who experience dental malpractice. If you suffered from nerve damage from dental treatment, you can seek compensation for your injury through a personal injury lawsuit against the dentist, dental assistant,…
Read MoreA patient’s medical history should inform the type of care they should receive and how they should receive it. For example, a patient who’s allergic to certain types of antiseptics should not have those drugs administered to them after dental surgery. As such, it is a critical piece of information that dentists should carefully review…
Read MoreIf you’ve undergone a Lapiplasty procedure in New York State and experienced complications or unsatisfactory results, you may be a victim of podiatric malpractice. At Dental and Podiatry Malpractice Lawyers of New York, we help patients who have suffered from Lapiplasty failures. Our experienced New York podiatry malpractice attorney, Lawrence M. Karam, P.C., has the…
Read MoreBy Lawrence M. Karam Partner Medical malpractice is more than a plot device in TV shows—it impacts real lives. But what exactly constitutes podiatric malpractice in New York, and how can both doctors and patients work to prevent it? Based on my 40+ years of experience in medical and podiatric malpractice cases on behalf of…
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