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Podiatrists are colloquially known as foot doctors, and they are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of foot, lower leg and ankle. They perform a vital in large cities due to people having to walk long distances, as well as individuals that may have been born with congenital and genetic defects affecting their feet. Many people are of the opinion that foot doctors are rarely sued because of the limited medical services they provide unlike, for instance, surgeons. However, the reality is that podiatrists love to perform numerous unnecessary surgeries, even when it clearly states that podiatrists are generally not authorized to operate on their patients. Bunionectomies are some of the most unnecessary surgeries that podiatrists perform, and this kind of surgery is known to lead to infections and even nerve damage; if you were injured by the negligent and careless actions of a podiatrist, it is well within your rights to file a lawsuit in order to recover money damages as well as seek emotional closure, and we’re here to help with that.

Are you looking for a podiatry errors lawsuit attorney? The experienced medical malpractice lawyers at McCready Law have over 90 YEARS of combined legal experience helping individuals just like you get the justice and compensation you deserve. Please call us NOW at (773) 673-9861 to learn more about your legal options after being harmed by the negligent actions of a podiatrist. There are many reasons why you should choose McCready Law as your go-to medical malpractice law firm, with the first one being the fact that we aren’t afraid to litigate, unlike most law firms who prefer to take the easy insurance negotiations route. In addition to having a bilingual staff (hablamos Espanol), we carry sufficient levels of malpractice insurance, and we take on all cases on contingency fee basis, meaning that there are NO UPFRONT FEES when we take on your case, and we will work on it to successful completion and recover compensation on your behalf before levying our fees. Wherever you are in the country, we can help you with your claim: please call us NOW at (773) 673-9861 to learn more about your legal options. The call is 100% FREE, and there’s absolutely no legal obligation.

Here are some of the negligent actions that are perpetrated by podiatrists:

• Failure to diagnose a condition in a timely manner
• Failure to refer a patient to a specialist when it is apparent that they need it
• Billing errors
• Failure to diagnose a patient with the right condition
• Failure to offer follow-up care
• Performing unnecessary and unauthorized foot surgeries
• Failure to control postoperative infections
• Failure to obtain informed consent prior to treatment
• Medication error (prescribing the wrong medication or too little medication)

Experienced Foot Doctor Lawsuit Attorneys – Call Us Now!

In order to have a successful podiatrist malpractice lawsuit, one must establish that a duty of care existed between the client and the podiatrist, which can be done by showing treatment slips with the doctor’s notes or a medical file detailing the patient’s history. Next, one must show that a standard of care was breached due to the podiatrist’s negligence, which was the proximate cause of your injuries or harm suffered. One can file a claim for a number of damages such as cost of medical care, lost wages, loss of earning potential, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, rehabilitative care and so much more. Want to know how to get started with your foot doctor lawsuit claim? Simply call us NOW at (773) 673-9861 to learn more. Thanks, and we look forward to helping you.