Bunion Surgery

If you have undergone bunion surgery in New York only to end up worse off than you were before, contact The Law Firm of Lawrence M. Karam, P.C. Lead attorney Lawrence Karam has 25 years of successful experience fighting for the rights of victims of podiatric malpractice. A failed bunion surgery can result in foot deformity…

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Failed Heel Spur Surgery

Heel Spur Surgery? But do you really need it? A heel spur is bony growth on the bottom of your heel bone (the “calcaneus”). It was thought that heel pain, usually more severe in the morning, was due to the bony spur which showed up on a lateral x-ray of your foot. Current thinking is…

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Postsurgical Errors

Without proper postsurgical care, complications can arise after foot surgery that not only interfere with healing but may also result in illness or even wrongful death. If you reside in New York and have suffered harm as a result of a postsurgical podiatric error, now is the time to contact The Law Firm of Lawrence…

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Anesthesia Errors

All surgical procedures involve risks, and podiatric operations are no exceptions. Although most foot surgeries are performed with a high degree of competence and care, a certain percentage results in harm due to negligence on the part of the podiatrist. Some of the most dangerous podiatry errors involve anesthesia errors. If you or a loved…

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Just wanted to say a few words to express my gratitude for all of Larry’s help. Several years back I found myself in need of a great lawyer to handle a possible malpractice case. I found myself unable to walk without the aid of crutches months after what was expected to be minor foot surgery—THREE…

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Has Your Capsulitis Been Misdiagnosed as Morton’s Neuroma?

Too many patients with foot pain in the front of the foot are misdiagnosed with Morton’s neuroma when they are really suffering from capsulitis. While the two conditions have similar symptoms, treatments for Morton’s neuroma include surgery, whereas treatments for capsulitis do not.  If you have been through the pain and expense of unnecessary surgery…

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Have You Had Unnecessary or Multiple Podiatric Surgeries?

Unfortunately, foot surgeries have a generally bad reputation. Many patients complain that they have had foot surgeries that were either later deemed unnecessary, failed to solve the problem they sought help for, or necessitated subsequent operations. If you have been through a similarly miserable sequence of events, you may well be the victim of podiatry…

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The Average Length of a Podiatric Malpractice Case

When should I expect my podiatric malpractice case to be complete? Our feet are some of the most important organs of the body.  We rely on our feet to carry us from place to place and for all types of mobile activities.  When we run into a foot-related issue, we may need the care and…

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