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Understanding Dental Malpractice by Cleo Gib
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Like medical doctors, dentists are liable for certain standards of patient care. When something goes wrong in the dentist’s chair and you or your dependent incurs an injury, you are well within your rights to pursue compensation and advice from an experienced dental malpractice lawyer in Springfield, IL. The Difference Between Dental and Medical Malpractice Dental malpractice refers specifically to malpractice violations as a result of dental care. However, unlike medical malpractice, dental has stricter limitations. In addition to providing services below acceptable medical standards, you must also be able to prove that a serious injury has occurred as a direct result of dental care. Unless both of these requirements are met, a case is usually dismissed. As a result, dental malpractice doesn't happen as often as people think. On average, about 1 in 7 malpractice lawsuits is a dental malpractice suit. When it does happen, however, it is important to know and understand your rights as a patient. Common Malpractice Claims Most dental malpractice claims are not the result of complicated dental procedures but rather the result of common extractions. In one study that examined 240 dental malpractice suits, 63 of them were the result of an extraction procedure that went wrong. Most of these extractions resulted in an infection that required hospitalization; 8 of them resulted in the unfortunate death of the patient. Other cases resulted in irreversible nerve damage that compromised the patient’s quality of life. What to Do If You’re a Victim If you feel that you are a victim of dental negligence or if a member of your family has suffered an injury as a result of routine or major dental procedures, your first step should be to seek out legal counsel. At the very least, a consultation with a dental malpractice lawyer in Springfield, IL, will help put your mind at ease and explain your options and rights.
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