
Most people do not look forward to going to the dentist to have dental work completed. In fact, many individuals would admit to being just a little bit anxious. Now there is even more to worry about when sitting in that dental chair – one out of every seven reportable malpractice cases involve a dental professional, according to the National Practitioner Database by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Dental malpractice can take many forms, including failure to diagnose oral cancer, dental error, nerve injuries to the tongue, loss of taste or oral surgery error. Basically, dental malpractice can be defined as the failure to provide reasonable care, resulting in injury to the patient. Injuries caused by dentists and other dental professionals can range in severity, but when the patient is seriously harmed, he or she may have a strong dental malpractice case. Typically, the injury must be caused by negligence on behalf of the dentist or other dental professional for there to be a valid case.
Patients who have been injured while receiving dental work may be able to recover compensation for their injuries. Monetary damages could be awarded for pain and suffering, lost wages and medical expenses. In some incidences, the patient may also be entitled to punitive damages.
If you have been injured by a dentist or dental professional, you may be a victim of dental malpractice. Contact the dental malpractice attorneys at the Law Offices of Lilly, O'Toole, & Brown LLP for a free consultation.
For more information about dental malpractice, read the informative article, “Dental Malpractice Can Cause Serious Injuries.”
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