Did your podiatrist misdiagnose your Morton’s neuroma, push you toward surgery before exhausting other options, or leave you worse off than before they treated you? If so, you deserve honest answers about whether what happened to you constitutes malpractice, and you deserve help from an attorney who can actually evaluate that question with authority. Lawrence…
Read MoreCommonly known as joint fusion surgery, the arthrodesis procedure helps relieve pain from arthritis, deformity, or joint instability. Many physicians consider this procedure the gold standard for many foot and ankle conditions – but some patients have experienced significant complications after their arthrodesis procedures. In these situations, an experienced medical malpractice attorney can walk you through…
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 MoreWhen podiatrists perform bunion surgery, they often use a procedure called an osteotomy, which involves cutting and realigning bones in the foot. This surgical technique aims to correct the misalignment that causes bunions, thereby restoring proper foot function and relieving pain. However, when an osteotomy fails, patients can face severe complications, ongoing pain, and even…
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 MoreAlmost one-third of Americans deal with a painful foot condition called bunions. Bunions are bony bumps at the base of the big toe, on top or on the side or both. They can develop on the metatarsophalangeal joint due to extra pressure pushing the large toe out of its natural alignment, either from improper footwear,…
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…
Read MoreUnfortunately, a percentage of bunionectomies fail, leaving patients with ongoing pain and complications. If you find yourself grappling with serious issues post-bunionectomy and suspect it is due to podiatric negligence, now is the time to seek legal counsel. The Law Firm of Lawrence M. Karam, P.C. is dedicated to advocating for victims of podiatric malpractice….
Read MoreBecause foot and ankle health is fundamental to mobility and maintaining an active lifestyle, podiatric negligence can result in overwhelming costs, and not only the kind that strain your budget. Foot pain and ankle pain, lack of sensation, restricted movement — all can take an enormous toll on your physical and emotional well-being, as well…
Read MoreAt The Law Firm of Lawrence M. Karam, P.C., we are well aware that podiatry, like other medical disciplines, often requires more than one practitioner. Most podiatrists, apart from treating foot and ankle problems and assisting patients with chronic conditions and foot and toe maintenance, do a fair amount of podiatric surgery and somewhat invasive wound…
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