For many people, no matter their age, going to the dentist is a chore. But as much as you might dread going to the dentist, chances are, you take some comfort in the thought that you’ll receive quality care during your visit. Unfortunately, that’s not always how it goes. While the definition of dental malpractice varies from one state to the next, it generally involves harm to a patient due to substandard care. This may include anything from failure to diagnose or treat conditions to intentional misconduct. What do you need to prove a dental malpractice claim, and how can a dental malpractice lawyer help you?

With over 100 years of combined experience in the field, our team has the background, knowledge, and reputation to obtain the best possible results for you and your loved ones. We remain fully committed to excellence with each and every client we serve. If you find yourself in a situation where you simply can’t afford to lose, contact us today for a free consultation with one of our seasoned personal injury attorneys.

Dental Malpractice Claims

Over the past five years, the number of dental malpractice cases in New York state has risen dramatically. In order to make a case for dental malpractice, the dental care provider must have committed an act that no other reasonable, prudent oral healthcare provider would have performed, resulting in serious injury. A dentist must also obtain informed consent before administering any treatment.

Dental malpractice can take many forms, including dentists failing to treat oral cancers and cysts, misusing analgesics, anesthetics, antibiotics and sedatives, and more. Some of the most common dental malpractice cases that warrant the services of a New York dental malpractice lawyer involve the following:

• Facial paralysis
• Prescription drug errors
• Dental-related surgical errors
• Root canal errors
• Chronic pain
• Lifelong impairments
• Various infections
• Injury to the tongue, jaw, chin, and lips
• Numbness or loss of taste
• Wrongful death resulting from dental procedures or oral surgery

One of the most typical types of dental malpractice is the misdiagnosis of a patient’s oral cancer. Typically, this type of cancer will show up as an ulcer on the floor of a patient’s mouth. When a dentist fails to biopsy an ulcer and makes the correct diagnosis promptly, this can significantly minimize your chance for successful treatment.

Why Hire a New York Dental Malpractice Lawyer?

Beldock & Saunders Holds Dentists Accountable for Malpractice in New York. If you were injured by a dentist, orthodontist, or oral surgeon and you think dental malpractice occurred, you may be able to recover money for medical costs, lost income, and other damages. Beldock & Saunders, P.C dental malpractice lawyers in New York can help with dental malpractice:

• Gauging the strength of your case and whether your dentist breached their duty of care
• Enlisting expert witnesses to establish how care was breached
• Proving that the breach of care directly caused you harm
• Collecting and presenting evidence to support your claim
• Guiding your case to the finish line with meticulous attention to detail

The team of dental malpractice lawyers at Beldock & Saunders, P.C has over 20 years of experience with dental lawsuits and a winning record of success at trial. Our lawyers will work thoroughly to review the specifics of each client’s case along with a team of expert dentists to determine if dental malpractice was committed. If we find that a dentist made an error, we will seek maximum compensation for your suffering and injuries.

Dental negligence is a scary matter. It can lead to permanent damage to the nerves around your jaw and mouth. Dental mistakes can also lead to permanent bone loss, infections, and abscesses.

Dental malpractice includes:

• Dental professional acting illegally, unprofessionally, and unacceptably
• A dental professional failing to diagnose or correctly treat a dental condition and the failure causing new or further injury

Some of the most common medical malpractices include:

• Unnecessary removal of teeth
• Negligent dental work
• Delayed diagnosis
• Dental surgical errors
• Delayed treatment of oral diseases
• Failure to obtain a patient’s informed consent
• Inability to monitor an oral disease or other condition
• The misuse of dental tools
• Infection caused by dental tools
• Permanent or temporary loss of sensation or taste
• Permanent or temporary injuries to nerves
• Exposure to mercury vapor when using amalgams for fillings
• Incorrect administration of anesthesia
• Failure to refer when required
• Inserting dental implants when there is insufficient bone structure
• Inability to administer a follow-up treatment
• Failure to diagnose oral cancer

How Much Is My Case Worth?

We can’t begin to calculate your case value without reviewing all the facts. Every claim is different, and there are many factors that determine what constitutes full and fair compensation.

That said, over the past 20 years, Beldock & Saunders, P.C has recovered more than $9 million for over 1000 clients throughout New York. Our extensive track record of success shows that we have what it takes to secure favorable settlements, or — when the need arises — go to court and win at trial.

Dental malpractice cases are complex, and for that reason, settlements and trials can take months, or even years, to resolve. Often an insurance company will try to stall the lawsuit in the hope that the injured party will get impatient. While it may be tempting to conclude the case ASAP, it’s important that you never accept less than what your claim is worth. By settling right away, a malpractice victim could lose out on thousands or even millions of dollars.

Contact Beldock & Saunders Today

If you think you were the victim of dental malpractice, you should speak to our team to determine if you are owed money. The consultation is free. By contacting a dental malpractice lawyer in NYC, you may be able to recover significant financial compensation. To learn more, call us or fill out this form for a free case evaluation.