Podiatrist's Breach of Standard of Care Proved Fatal (PA)
Case Summary: On Nov. 11, 2016, plaintiff’s decedent Plaintiff, 41, a general contractor, died due to complications related to a pulmonary embolism and cardiopulmonary arrest at a hospital in Allentown. His estate alleged that his death was the result of substandard care by Defendant podiatrist. Plaintiff’s wife, on behalf of her husband’s estate, sued Defendant and his practice. The estate alleged that Defendant, failed in his standard of care toward Plaintiff and further alleged that his failure constituted medical malpractice.
On Oct. 28, 2016, Defendant surgically repaired Plaintiff’s left Achilles tendon tear. By November 2, Plaintiff had difficulty using his crutches due to shortness of breath. Defendant instructed plaintiff to...
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Result: Plaintiff's verdict $1,000,000
Plaintiff’s podiatric expert: Steven A. Bernstein, DPM, Fort Lee, NJ
Defendant’s podiatric expert: Edward J. Pellecchia, DPM, Meadowbrook, PA
