What to do if I I went to a health facility and the attending nurse hit my tooth with the thermometer and chipped my cap off my tooth?
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What to do if I I went to a health facility and the attending nurse hit my tooth with the thermometer and chipped my cap off my tooth?
She appoligized numerous times for hitting my tooth and I didnt realize why till I got home. I called the next day to find out what they were going to do about it and was told that they would do some questioning and get back to me. No return call so I called wellspan directly and was told they would check into it. 2 weeks later I get a call back telling me that no one recalls the incident and that their is nothing they can do. I don’t feel I should have to pay to fix my tooth.
Asked on January 2, 2013 under Malpractice Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If they are refusing to pay voluntarily, you can file a medical malpractice or personal injury type suit-- especially considering that it chipped a tooth and causing the loss of your cap. You can file a suit on your own, but you would probably have more success if you consulted with a personal injury attorney who has had experience dealing with hospitals.
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