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Dobwe have a case
My husband had his teeth pulled last
year and bought dentures shortly after
he got an infection in his upper right
section ..the dentist just kept
prescribing amoxicillian and that was
it .. we went to a different dentist
and he said it was very clear that his
nasal cavity was open and connected to
his mouth and they should have seen
that when his teeth were pulled.now we
are looking at another surgery to
remove the infection and sew the
opening which is more and now he will
miss even more time off of work to have
it done. Do we have a case to make them
pay his surgery and time he misses from
work
Asked on February 28, 2017 under Malpractice Law, Indiana
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
If, as you indicate, the first dentist should have spotted this and done something--i.e. any "reasonable" dentist treating your husband would have spotted the problem--then the failure to do so may well be malpractice, which would provide a basis to sue for lost income, additional medical costs, possibly some amount for pain and suffering. Malpractice cases can, however, be expensive and complicated to bring--among other things, you need to hire a medical (i.e. dental) expert, like another dentist, to write a report and testify, which can be pricey--so it's not always the case that it is economically worthwhile to bring a malpractice case. Since many malpractice attorneys provide a free initial consultation to evaluate a case (you can and should ask about this before making an appointment), you should consult with a malpractice attorney to see if your case is economically viable.
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