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Not every patient who is displeased with their podiatrist or the outcome of their treatment is entitled to make a claim of podiatric malpractice. If you are uncertain about whether you’ve been a victim of podiatric malpractice, the best thing to do is contact a well-respected lawyer in this particular field. If you live in…

Lawrence M. Karam, PC of Podiatry Malpractice Lawyers of New York, fights hard to win compensation for patients who have suffered personal injury at the hands of negligent podiatrists. In most instances, such podiatric injury lawsuits involve surgical procedures and postoperative care. If you have been a victim of podiatric malpractice, contact our Manhattan office…

Your podiatrist, like all doctors, is required to get your informed consent before performing any procedure on your feet or ankles. If your podiatrist failed in this fundamental duty of care and you are suffering pain and/or restricted mobility as a result, you may well be a victim of podiatry malpractice. To find out whether…

It is always a good idea to be an educated consumer, though with medical care it is impossible to learn all the necessary terms, conditions, and treatments without going through the requisite years of education and onsite training.  Still, our podiatry malpractice attorney, Lawrence M. Karam recommends that you remember to use your common sense…

It is hard enough to suffer the physical and emotional consequences of podiatry malpractice without having to cope with its financial repercussions. Dealing with physical pain and emotional trauma requires resources you may not have. That’s why it’s important to consult with an experienced podiatry malpractice attorney to understand how a successful lawsuit will provide…

During the present-day epidemic of drug addiction, this question is a significant one. No one wants to become addicted to painkillers, but both medical and psychological factors can pull you into addiction more quickly than many people suspect.  After a podiatrist performs surgery on a patient — to remove a bunion or Morton’s neuroma, or…

If you were diagnosed with bunions and have had unnecessary surgery that hasn’t resolved your original symptoms, your podiatrist may have misdiagnosed you. If this is the case, he or she may be guilty of malpractice, and you may be entitled to substantial damages. At Dental & Podiatry Malpractice Lawyers of New York, we have…

If you’ve been dealing with persistent pain in the ball of your foot, you may have been told it’s Morton’s neuroma. But what if that diagnosis is wrong? Capsulitis, a condition that affects the ligaments near the toe joints, is often mistaken for Morton’s neuroma because of their overlapping symptoms. Unfortunately, a misdiagnosis can lead…

This is a common question asked by many patients who come to us for a legal consultation. Because every case is unique, we cannot provide a general answer that will cover all contingencies. Our knowledgeable podiatry malpractice lawyer, Lawrence M. Karam, PC, however, will be happy to meet with you to discuss your particular circumstances….