Introduction
If you are thinking about becoming a podiatry expert witness you might wonder what types of cases you may be asked to work on. Below are 18 examples of cases where a podiatrist may be needed as an expert witness.
Examples of cases where a podiatrist might serve as an expert witness:
- Medical malpractice cases involving the diagnosis and treatment of diabetic foot pain & wounds;
- Medical malpractice cases involving hindfoot reconstructions;
- Medical malpractice cases involving amputations;
- Medical malpractice cases involving pain and swelling in the feet and legs;
- Medical malpractice cases involving lovenox injections;
- Medical malpractice cases involving lapiplasties and post-operative complications;
- Workers’ compensation cases involving foot crush injuries;
- Medical malpractice cases involving the diagnosis and treatment of peroneal tendinitis;
- Medical malpractice cases involving foot and ankle fractures sustained during physical therapy;
- Medical malpractice cases involving post-operative bleeding following surgery for ingrown toenails;
- Medical malpractice cases involving surgical recommendations for ankle injuries;
- Medical malpractice cases involving matrixectomies;
- Medical malpractice cases involving Achilles tendon repairs;
- Medical malpractice cases involving the diagnosis and treatment of severed nerves in feet;
- Medical malpractice cases involving plantar fasciitis;
- Medical malpractice cases involving the diagnosis and treatment of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction;
- Medical malpractice cases involving Morton’s neuromas;
- Medical malpractice cases involving hammertoe surgery.
Conclusion
Expert witness work for podiatrists typically pays $500+/hr and can involve a variety of issues. Podiatry expert witnesses may be asked to opine on medical malpractice cases and workers’ compensation cases.
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About the Author
Kelly J. Wilbur, Esq. is the Vice President of SEAK, Inc – The Expert Witness Training Company. SEAK helps experts get started, teaches experts how to excel at their work and helps experts obtain case assignments. Kelly has trained hundreds of expert witnesses including many podiatry expert witnesses. Kelly can be reached at 781-491-6802 or kelly@seak.com. For more information on SEAK, Inc. – The Expert Witness Training Company, visit www.testifyingtraining.com
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