If you have gone through a dental procedure that involved extractions, implants, or root canals and are suffering lasting numbness, paralysis, loss of sensation,loss of taste or diminished function, you may be able to sue for dental malpractice.
Any alteration to feeling, sensation, taste or function in your mouth in the weeks and months following a dental procedure can be the result of a dental nerve injury. If you have suffered a dental nerve injury, there is most likely damage to one or all of these nerves:
A dental malpractice attorney can examine the facts of your case to determine if there are grounds to sue the doctor or the dental practice. Here are some indications that you have a case:
A dentist or other dental care professionals can violate the standard of care they owe to patients in a variety of ways. This can occur prior to the procedure if they don’t check on allergies or other medical history, during the operation or administration of anesthesia, or afterward if proper post-operation care is not addressed. Dental professionals can commit negligence toward the patient in any of the following actions:
Experienced personal injury attorneys at Rich & Rich, P.C. can advise you on your claim. Call our law firm today at [ln::phone] or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation.
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