Dental Malpratice Lawyer
Lance Ehrenberg, Esq.
Location: New York, New York
Phone: 212-730-0200
Fax: 212-730-1099
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Attorney Lance Ehrenberg earned his Bachelor’s degrees in Philosophy and Religion from Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, and his law degree from Washington and Lee University School of Law in Lexington, Virginia.
Lance was licensed to practice law in 1976. His areas of practice are Medical & Hospital Malpractice, Dental Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Negligence, Premises Liability, False Arrest and Collections. Active in various professional organizations, Lance is a member of NYS Trial Lawyers Association, NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers, American Association for Justice, and NY County Lawyers Association. Although English is Lance’s primary language, he also speaks Russian and Spanish.
Litigation Percentage
- 99% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- New York, 1976
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1976
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1976
Education
- Washington and Lee University School of Law, Lexington, Virginia, J.D.
- Colgate University, Hamilton, New York, A.B. in Philosophy and Religion
Classes/Seminars
- Bar Review Essay Instruction, BAR/BRI, 1977 – 1982
Past Employment Positions
- Howard S. Davis, Esq., Trial Associate , 1981 – 1983
- Garbarini Scher & DeCicco, Esq., Associate , 1976 – 1977
- Friedman and Shaftan, PC, Associate, 1977 – 1981
Dental Malpractice Legal FAQs
Is there a fee for initial consultation?
If there is no settlement or recovery will I owe any money?
What is the attorney's fee in dental malpractice cases?
What is the time limit for bringing a medical malpractice case into court?
Does my attorney have to get all of my records for my malpractice case?
Do I have the right to get my own medical records?
When you ask for your hospital records (or any record for that matter) you need to make sure you ask for, and receive, the entire record. Many times hospitals, physicians and dentists do not provide the entire record but instead give you only an “abstract” which is usually worthless since it contains incomplete information. Almost without exception, the complete medical record is needed for your malpractice case. But there is more on what is the “complete” record – read the question on digital medical records.
My new Dentist says I have a malpractice case. Is this an advantage?
When you accept my case does that mean I will either win my case or get a settlement?
Should I file a complaint with the New York State licensing board against my dentist?
To file a compliant against a doctor, go to http://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/doctors/conduct/
To file a compliant against another licensed professional (dentist, podiatrist, nurse, etc.), go to http://www.op.nysed.gov/broch2.htm.
A very helpful page for consumers and their rights with respect to physicians is on the NYS website at http://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/doctors/conduct/frequently_asked_questions.htm
What are digital medical records?
Dentists’ offices are going digital as well. The dentist’s notes will be made on a computer and many forms filled out by hand will be scanned into the computer too. But frequently these offices also maintain a paper file on you which they have not scanned into their computer and usually these offices do not give this to the patient. When we request a medical record from a dentist, we make sure the paper records are provided as well.
My medical insurance company sent me a form to fill out which asks about pending lawsuits - what do I do?
What kinds of things should I save for my case?
- appointment cards
- hospital discharge forms
- insurance papers
- your calendar or whichever way you kept track of your appointments
- photographs
- emails
- crowns, implants, bridges, study models (molds)
Using Facebook and other social media - will it impact on my case?
If you write about social and athletic activities on social media, you must bring this to your attorney’s attention.