Oral infections, while common, can sometimes lead to serious health complications. No excuse is sufficient to justify serious oral infections when they are caused or exacerbated by dental negligence. As an experienced dental malpractice attorney in New York, Lance Ehrenberg, Esq., has seen numerous cases in which negligence has led to...
Category: Dental Malpractice
Ask the Attorney: What is the statute of limitations for dental malpractice in New York?
Though this may seem to be a simple question with a short, numerical answer, you will have to read this blog to fully understand and ins and outs of the dental malpractice statute of limitations in New York. If you have been a victim of dental malpractice in the Empire State, you...
Establishing Negligence in Bad Crown and Bridge Cases
Dentistry is a much older profession than most people think. While dental crowns were not used until the very early 20th century, the ancient Egyptians were already using gold and silver to wire to thread artificial teeth together.
Although both types of prosthetics have been greatly perfected during all...
Watch Out for General Dentists’ Prescription Errors
Dental prescription errors are more common than most patients realize, especially among general dentists. These mistakes, though unintentional, can lead to serious health consequences for patients in which case they constitute dental malpractice. If you have suffered harm because of a general dentist’s prescription error in New York, it’s time to contact...
Nerve Damage from Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Legal and Medical Insights
Although wisdom tooth extractions are extremely common and usually don’t cause problems, for patients who suffer permanent nerve damage as a result the procedure can have a life-altering negative impact. In many cases, such nerve damage is the result of dental negligence on the part of the general dentist, exodontist, or...
Proving Negligence in Failed Root Canal Cases: Building a Strong Legal Claim
Root canals, already synonymous with unpleasant experiences, become exponentially worse when dental malpractice is involved. The complications caused by a dentist’s negligence before, during or after the procedure can lead to long-term health problems or even, in rare cases, a fatality. If you have suffered serious harm as a result of...
Have You Been Harmed by a Cosmetic Dental Procedure?
Unfortunately, though aesthetic dentistry has made a great many people happier with their general appearance and their smiles, too many patients come away from such procedures in physical pain and emotional distress. In New York, patients who have undergone such traumas often turn to Lance Ehrenberg, Esq. for first-rate legal representation.
A Dentist’s Failure to Diagnose Oral Cancer
Checking for possible oral cancer is an essential part of proper dental care. Suppose your dentist failed to perform a thorough examination of your gums, mouth, tongue, palate, lips, and neck glands or failed to notice recognizable symptoms, and you were subsequently diagnosed with oral cancer. In that case, you may be...
Errors to Be Aware of in Dental Implant Procedures
The innovation of dental implants has provided a positive life change for a great many patients. Unfortunately, however, dental errors before, during or after the process of dental implantation can result in ongoing physical, emotional, and financial problems for some recipients. At Lance Ehrenberg, Esq. in Manhattan, our lead dental malpractice attorney...
Proving Wrongful Diagnosis in a Dental Malpractice Case
If you have suffered harm as a result of a wrongful dental diagnosis, you may have a viable claim of dental malpractice. If you are in the New York area, this is the time to contact Lance Ehrenberg, Esq. to discuss your options. Lance is a well-respected dental malpractice attorney with...