What do I do ifI feel that my dental surgeon committed malpractice?
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What do I do ifI feel that my dental surgeon committed malpractice?
I went to get my wisdom teeth out 5 months ago. After I woke up from the anesthesia the doctor told my husband I was saying my heart hurt and that my heart rate was a little fast. In the car my husband said I started crying and breathing really fast. We went to the ER and my heartrate was in the 160’s. I ended up in ICU for a night. I have been passing out 5-8 times a week, loss my vision, have constant sharp pains in my chest and constant migraines that enables me to take care of my 1 year old son and low blood pressure. My husband and I think the surgeon did something wrong. I have had 10-15 hospital visits since having the surgery. I fear that I will have life-long complications. Should I consult with a malpractice attorney? I’m in Beaufort County, SC.
Asked on October 17, 2011 under Malpractice Law, South Carolina
Answers:
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you are suffering from problems post your wisdom teeth surgery that you never had before the surgery, you need to consult with an experienced attorney in the are of dental malpractice sooner rather than later. When you meet with this attorney, make sure that you bring all medical reports and invoices post your surgery for his or her review.
Key is what does your health care practioners have to say about the problems that you have suffered after the surgery as to cause and what the problems actually are?
Depending upon what your health care practioners say about your current condition, you will need to retain a dental standard of care expert to give a medical opinion as to whether or not the surgeon fell below the standard of care of a trained professional in your community.
Good luck.
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