New York City Dental Malpractice Lawyers Focusing On Severe Injuries And Nerve Damage
Last updated on July 20, 2026
For more than 35 years, attorneys at Rich & Rich, P.C., have litigated many dental malpractice cases on behalf of injured New Yorkers. Our team’s success in this area of litigation speaks for itself. Our attorneys obtained one of the largest verdicts on record in a severed lingual nerve case for one client and many high six-figure settlements for others.
If you have been injured by a dentist or oral surgeon, our New York City dental injury lawyers will evaluate your claim to determine whether you may be eligible for compensation for your losses, pain and suffering.
Serious Dental Injuries That May Lead To A Lawsuit
Just as with medical malpractice, not every bad dental result is the result of malpractice. A loose filling, short-term soreness or disappointment with how dental work looks can be upsetting. But those problems do not always lead to a legal claim. Most New York City dental malpractice cases involve a serious injury that causes lasting harm.
Examples of serious dental injuries include:
- Permanent nerve damage, including lingual nerve damage and inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) injuries
- Loss of feeling in the tongue, lips or face
- Loss of taste
- Ongoing facial pain
- A broken jaw
- Bone loss
- Severe infection
- A failed oral surgery, such as one that requires more surgery
In some cases, a dental infection or anesthesia mistake can cause life-threatening complications or even death. To determine whether malpractice occurred, it is often necessary to review what treatment was planned, what the dentist or oral surgeon did, and whether the injury could have been prevented. A dental malpractice claim in New York may involve dental records, X-rays, consent forms and expert opinions from other dental professionals.
These are only a few of the injuries that can result from negligent dental care. If you suspect you’ve been injured by dental malpractice, you can trust our personal injury lawyers to litigate on your behalf to obtain money damages and to compensate you for your injuries and your suffering.
How Does Dental Malpractice Happen?
Dental malpractice often takes place when a dentist or oral surgeon does not meet the accepted standard of care and that failure causes a patient harm. After more than 35 years of litigating these cases in New York, our attorneys at Rich & Rich, P.C., have experience with the full range of mistakes that lead to serious and lasting oral injuries. The most common causes we encounter in New York dental malpractice cases include:
- Improper tooth extractions that damage surrounding nerves or tissue
- Anesthesia errors that result in overdose, allergic reaction or nerve injury
- Failure to diagnose oral cancer or serious infection in a timely manner
- Negligent placement of dental implants causing nerve compression or bone loss
- Errors during root canal procedures that result in permanent nerve damage
- Failure to obtain proper informed consent before performing a procedure
Not every dental mistake rises to the level of malpractice. However, when a preventable error causes lasting harm, patients deserve answers and accountability. Our attorneys are prepared to review your records and help determine whether negligence played a role in your injury.
Lasting Harm From Dental Negligence
A dental malpractice case is not just about whether a mistake happened. It is also about the harm that the mistake caused.
For example, some New York dental injuries leave patients with permanent numbness, burning pain, trouble speaking, difficulty eating or lasting changes in sensation. These problems can affect daily life, work, sleep and overall health.
A New York injury attorney can review your situation and help determine whether your injury is serious enough to support a legal claim. This review may include your symptoms, treatment records, follow-up care and any corrective work performed by another provider.
At Rich & Rich, P.C., our lawyers handle serious dental injury cases involving severed nerves, failed dental implants, infections and other forms of catastrophic dental malpractice. If you suffered a permanent injury or needed major corrective treatment, our team can review your case and explain your legal options.
Don’t Wait – Contact Rich & Rich, P.C., Today
To receive more information on how our team can help you, call 212-407-5570 or contact us online today. To best serve our clients, we have two office locations, in Manhattan and on Long Island.