Feet are anatomically complex, with each foot containing over 100 individual bones and muscles. Physical trauma and diseases like diabetes or arthritis can cause foot injuries that require a podiatrist to treat. However, errors in foot care can exacerbate injuries and cause new injuries that impair mobility and drastically reduce one’s quality of life.
If you have injuries due to substandard podiatric care, contact the medical malpractice attorneys at Levin, Riback & Adelman. Podiatrists and other medical professionals, such as surgeons and orthopedists, can be liable for negligent foot care that causes injury. We can file a medical malpractice claim against the responsible professionals and facilities and seek financial compensation for your medical bills, lost work income, and pain and suffering. Contact our offices today to speak to a podiatry malpractice attorney in Chicago.
Pursuing a podiatric malpractice claim requires knowledge of both podiatry practice and Illinois’ medical malpractice laws. The attorneys at Levin, Riback & Adelman have extensive experience managing medical malpractice cases and understand the complex interplay between physician liability and standards of evidentiary medicine. We have the means and resources to thoroughly investigate medical malpractice claims and build a robust case that proves the extent of your injuries and losses.
We also have an established track record of success in medical malpractice claims involving podiatry. Our attorneys have settled millions of dollars in cases involving podiatric malpractice. Our strategy is to pursue the maximum possible compensation from every available source. Through our diligence and tenacity, we can hold negligent medical professionals responsible for the harm they have caused.
Podiatric malpractice is providing substandard or neglectful care that causes injury or worsens an existing injury. Some common examples of podiatric malpractice include:
The definition of medical malpractice is broad and can include neglectful care from physicians, surgeons, nurses, lab techs, anesthesiologists, and any other professional involved in providing podiatric care. Podiatric malpractice can also result from performing surgical procedures improperly or performing surgery when it is not needed.
Below are some hypothetical cases where a victim could pursue a podiatry malpractice claim:
Most people don’t think much about their feet until they have a medical issue. Foot problems can not only result in pain and discomfort but also impact your ability to work. If you have foot problems and a medical professional makes them worse, it can have a disastrous effect on your health and livelihood. Permanent disability can impact your ability to work or require you to switch jobs. Your injuries may keep you from being able to engage in recreational activities you once enjoyed, such as running, dancing, hiking, and more. Podiatry malpractice is much more than a temporary inconvenience and deserves a serious legal response.
The central challenge of medical malpractice claims is proving that the medical professional deviated from accepted standards of care. To that end, expert testimony is a critical piece of evidence for proving medical malpractice. An expert witness for a podiatry malpractice claim would be a licensed medical professional in a similar field of medicine as the negligent professional. Expert witnesses can clarify issues regarding standards of care and whether the medical professional’s actions fell short of the required threshold. We have worked with the best experts in the medical field to ensure that our clients are well represented in the medical negligence litigation.
Through a podiatry malpractice claim, the personal injury attorneys at Levin, Riback & Adelman can pursue compensation for the following types of losses:
Unlike many other states, Illinois does not cap the amount of noneconomic compensation you can recover in medical malpractice claims. We promise to pursue your claim for an adequate amount that fully represents the extent of your physical losses and financial losses.
Illinois law sets a two-year time limit on all medical malpractice lawsuits in Chicago, including podiatry malpractice lawsuits. This time limit starts counting from the day you discovered or could have discovered your injury through reasonable diligence. In addition, no medical malpractice lawsuit can be pursued more than four years after the date the alleged malpractice occurred. This four-year time limit holds regardless of when you discovered your injuries.
Two years might sound like a significant time, but evidence from malpractice can fade quickly. The longer you wait, the harder it will be to prove the nature and extent of your foot injuries. The best option is to contact an attorney to start building your case as early as possible. Starting promptly can substantially reduce the risk of payment delays or denials.
As a victim of podiatric malpractice, you can face a long and difficult road to recovery and may have permanent, life-altering injuries. The attorneys at Levin, Riback & Adelman can fight for the compensation you need to rebuild and move forward with your life. We dedicate our practice to justice and won’t rest until we have exhausted every legal avenue to a satisfactory resolution.
If you would like a free case consultation with a podiatric malpractice attorney, contact Levin, Riback & Adelman online or reach out by phone today.
If you suffered severe injuries or worsened conditions from negligent foot care or surgical errors, you still have a right to seek compensation. Levin, Riback & Adelman has the experience to hold negligent medical providers accountable and build a strong case for your recovery. For a free consultation, call 312-728-4043 or message us via our online contact form.
