Dental Malpractice

Going to the dentist may fill many people with dread of painful scraping and drilling, but nobody sees the dentists’ office as a potentially dangerous place to go. Sometimes, however, serious injury can take place when an oral surgeon or a dentist commits a negligent error. While errors can occur for many reasons, including distraction or fatigue, patients have the right to expect quality care when they go to the dentist. Dental malpractice cases have the potential to be very complex, which is why it is so important to consult with a lawyer who can bring in experts in the fields of dentistry and oral surgery to help evaluate your claim. If you have been injured due to dental malpractice in Fresno, contact one of our knowledgeable and experienced Fresno dental malpractice lawyers today. 

It may not be obvious to the average layman—or the average attorney—just what can go wrong at the dentist’s office. However, dental malpractice has in fact resulted in serious injuries and—in some cases—death. Some dental patients have ended up with jaw fractures; nerve injuries in their jaws, tongue, or lips; injury or death due to anesthesia errors; undetected oral cancer or periodontal disease; osteoradionecrosis of the jawbones; and root canal injuries. Failed procedures can also be the basis for a dental malpractice suit, but this requires an expert opinion to determine if the failure was due to true malpractice. If you have suffered harm due to dental malpractice in Fresno, do not hesitate to consult with one of our experienced and highly-qualified Fresno dental malpractice attorneys. 

Any form of injury can force you to alter your lifestyle, permanently or temporarily. You may find yourself either unable to work or unable to perform your normal duties at work if you have suffered injuries to the jaw or mouth area. Most jobs involve some degree of speaking, and if you suffer a serious jaw injury you may end up hospitalized and out of work. Lost wages and medical bills can potentially lead to financial setback or ruin, which you should not have to suffer if you have been a victim of dental malpractice. If you have been injured by dental malpractice in Fresno, please contact one of our highly-experienced Fresno dental malpractice attorneys to evaluate your claim and get you the compensation for your injuries, including pain and suffering.