What is podiatrist malpractice?
A podiatrist or any other medical provider is guilty of malpractice if he or she fails to meet the standard of care in the community and you are injured as a result. Podiatrists do much more in their offices than remove bunions or treat nail fungus. Whenever a complex surgery is performed in an examining room, there is an increased risk of infection. Infection can lead to the need for numerous follow-up surgeries to remove portions of the foot. Our lawyers have represented clients who have lost toes, feet and even legs due to infections following foot surgery. While anyone can have complications with a foot surgery, those complications are more common in patients who have diabetes and other heath conditions. Our lawyers can call on an array of medical experts to assist in establishing liability and damages, which might include lost and future earnings, past and future medical and rehabilitation expenses, and compensation for pain and suffering.
