What can I do about dental malpractice?
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What can I do about dental malpractice?
I had been going to the same dentist since I was little. I’ve always had perfect teeth not one cavity not even any teeth they were worried about. I had new insurance that didn’t cover my normal dentist so I went to a new one. They said I had two cavities and 6 teeth they were worried about. I was confused and really sad. One of the cavities was poorly done and I couldn’t eat or drink anything, it even gave me migraines. I was flossing that cavity and it came out half way it was extremely painful. They redid it but it’s still sensitive. Recently I got to see my dentist again they said there are no cavities not even teeth to be worried about. They ruined my teeth for no reason. What can I do?
Asked on December 10, 2015 under Malpractice Law, Michigan
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You could sue the who did unnecessary and/or negligent (sloppy or careless) work for any medical/dental costs to correct the problems, any lost wages, and possibly some amount of additional money for "pain and suffering" for living with the sensitivity. However, malpractice suits can be expensive, because you'd need a medical/dental expert to testify for you, and they don't work inexpensively. A good first step is to consult with an attorney who does medical malpractice cases (many provide a free initial consultation to evaluate a case; you can check on this becasue making the appointment); the lawyer can evaluate what you case might be worth, how strong it is, and what it cost to bring the case, and you can then decide what to do.
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