The first item is pretty straightforward: proving that the defendant (e.g., the podiatrist)
owed the plaintiff (e.g., the patient) a standard of care. Essentially, this means
proving that there was a doctor/patient relationship. However, in a medical malpractice
case the claim can be made against:
The podiatrist and/or members of their staff
The hospital or medical facility
The manufacturer of a specific tool or device
An experienced podiatry attorney will help you determine who among these are potentially
negligent based on the facts of your situation.