Pennsylvania Dental Malpractice Lawyers
Has your Dentist neglected to use a standard of care while treating you? If you have been injured due the negligence of your dentist, you may be able to receive compensation for dental malpractice. All dentists are considered health care professionals, thus having the same responsibilities as physicians, obligating them to treat every patient with the utmost standard of care. Severe injuries can occur to a patient if a dentist breaches this standard of care. Have you been injured by a dentist in Pennsylvania? You have the right to file a malpractice case to receive your rightful compensation. Contact our Philadelphia dental malpractice lawyers today!
Have you undergone a dental procedure which has left you in a state of prolonged pain and suffering or permanent oral damage? Contact our Pennsylvania Dental Malpractice Lawyers at the Law Firm of Lowenthal and Abrams today!
Unfortunately, dental injuries are not limited to short term pain. Lifelong damages can occur when suffering from the dental negligence and dental errors. One such example is that of sedation dentistry involving anesthesia errors. When a dentist or dental assistant neglects to monitor the patient and administer the proper dosage of anesthesia, the results can be disastrous. These sedation errors occur in the dental environments frequently and result in extreme consequences such as fatality and brain damage. You and your family have rights to compensation for pain, suffering, future losses, and any other damages related to the dental malpractice error.
Dental Malpractice Injuries may include the following:
- Dental procedure error
- Medication errors
- Anesthesia error
- Gum and blood infections
- Nerve damage in the jaw, tongue, and lips
- Injury to bone in the jaw
- Injury to teeth and gums
- TMJ (Temporo Mandibular Joint)
- Improper diagnosis
Failure to diagnose a serious condition such as oral cancer is considered dental malpractice. Also, failure to diagnose or mistakes in diagnosing an oral condition can cause a dental patient further complications, which may have been easily avoided with proper attention. When an individual has cancer of the mouth, gums, or throat, it is of the utmost importance to diagnosis it as early as possible.
The dentist’s responsibility is to examine and to look for signs of these types of oral cancers. When the dentist is performing a full check up, they should be looking for all of the other oral diseases to ensure the patient’s health. Taking preventive measures as early as needed is vital to the individual because it can help reduce the influx of possible cancers or oral diseases. When a medical professional neglects to inform the patient of such conditions, it is considered dental malpractice. A dental malpractice suit is the only way one can receive justice after having endured such a traumatic experience. Contact the lawyers at Lowenthal & Abrams for more information on your legal rights.
The Law Firm of Lowenthal & Abrams would like to help you in your endeavors to receive justice for your pain and suffering. We will provide you with the assistance of our knowledgeable lawyers as well as the contribution of our medical professional on staff, Esther M. Gallagher, M.D. With Dr. Gallagher’s medical background and knowledge of medical negligence cases, having chaired the Quality Assurance and Risk Management Committee, you will have a medical advantage when filing your dental malpractice case.
Did your dentist make an error that left you with no feeling in your mouth or tongue? Contact our Pennsylvania Dental Malpractice Lawyers at the Law Firm of Lowenthal and Abrams today!