Cleveland Podiatric Negligence Lawyer
Ohio Orthopedic Neglect Attorney
Problems with Podiatrists and Orthopedists
The attorneys of Mishkind Law Firm Co., L.P.A., have won significant verdicts and settlements in cases involving patients who suffered serious injury or death because of negligence on the part of podiatrists or orthopedic surgeons.
About Podiatrists and Podiatric Negligence
Podiatrists treat problems of the feet. They can set toe and foot bone fractures and perform some foot and ankle surgeries. Podiatrists are not medical doctors. They are not required to serve internships or surgical residencies.
Podiatrists often perform foot surgeries in their offices. Compared to hospital operating rooms, there can be an increased risk of infection. In addition, fewer resources are available to call upon should an emergency develop.
Compensation in Podiatric Negligence Claims
We represent clients in cases in which podiatrists made surgical errors or failed to ensure that the patient received proper follow-up care and medication. Foot care and foot surgeries are particularly risky for diabetic patients. A mishandled surgery can lead to infection, amputation or death. We aggressively pursue compensation in cases of podiatric negligence.
Orthopedic Surgical Malpractice
Orthopedic surgeons work to repair fractures and other problems of the bones, spine and connective tissues that support the skeleton. Orthopedic neglect can occur in many ways, from operating on the wrong body part to failing to properly manage a fracture.
Our lawyers have won significant verdicts and settlements in cases involving negligence by orthopedic surgeons. For example:
- An orthopedist ignored evidence of cancer revealed by a bone scan. The correct diagnosis was delayed by five months and the patient eventually died.
- Orthopedic negligence caused the patient to suffer a leg-length discrepancy and foot drop, which is a permanent paralysis of the foot caused by failure to position the foot correctly during surgery.
- Improper setting and management of a leg fracture resulted in a partial amputation of the patient's leg.
Contact a Cleveland Podiatric Negligence Attorney
If you believe an orthopedist or podiatrist was negligent in caring for you or a member of your family, please contact us to arrange a free initial consultation. From our offices in Cleveland, we represent clients in podiatric and orthopedic negligence cases throughout Ohio.
