If you have suffered dental nerve damage due to negligence, you may well be entitled to substantial compensation. The best way to find out whether the harm that has come to you measures up to the standard of dental malpractice is to contact Lance Ehrenberg, Esq. of Dental Malpractice Lawyers of New York for a…
Read MoreIf you are experiencing ongoing pain, numbness, loss of taste, or problems eating or speaking after dental work, it is likely that you are suffering nerve damage. While sometimes nerve damage is unavoidable, it is often the result of dental negligence. If your dentist is responsible for your suffering, he or she should be held…
Read MoreThe short answer is yes, though it should be remembered that you can pretty much sue for any medical or dental injury, but that doesn’t mean you’ll win. Still, if a skilled dental malpractice attorney like Lance Ehrenberg, Esq. of Dental & Podiatry Malpractice Lawyers of New York agrees to take your case, you may…
Read MoreNo matter what your age, losing your teeth is a physical and psychological blow. Tooth loss interferes with your appearance, your ability to chew, your speech, your general health, and your sense of self-esteem. For some, dental implants are a marvelous innovation, providing replacement teeth that are permanent and work just as their natural teeth…
Read MoreAlthough dental malpractice represents only about 7 percent of medical malpractice cases, it can be devastating for those who suffer its consequences. Long-term injuries and even fatalities can be traced to dental negligence. At Dental & Podiatry Malpractice Lawyers of New York, Lance Ehrenberg, Esq. has 35 years of experience and a well-earned reputation for…
Read MoreWhat are the risks of dental surgery? A 17-year-old in Florida died after being sedated for a simple dentistry procedure. The death has resulted in investigations by the Florida Department of Health. Now, the dentist involved has voluntarily relinquished his license. The family of the deceased teen is calling for lawmakers to more closely examine…
Read MoreWhat is dental malpractice and what are my rights if I am a victim of dental malpractice? The parents of a 14-month old girl are mourning the loss of their young child following what should have been a routine dental procedure. The child went to a dentist in Texas, where her parents were informed she…
Read MoreWhat must be proved when you sue a dentist for malpractice? As in all cases of medical malpractice, the plaintiff must be able to prove that personal injury was suffered as a result of the practitioner’s substandard care. Because of the complexities of proving dental malpractice to a judge or jury, if you have suffered…
Read MoreWhat types of dental malpractice are most common? While many people are not thrilled to go to the dentist, no one expects negligence or serious, perhaps permanent injury to result from a dental visit. Nonetheless, if you have been the victim of dental malpractice, you are not alone. If you find yourself in this situation,…
Read MoreWhat dental procedures are potentially most dangerous? An informal study of dental malpractice cases, although based on data from only 242 cases, has uncovered some important information for both dentists and their patients. The researcher, a dental expert who was asked to review cases over more than a decade in order to evaluate them for…
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