When most people think of medical malpractice, they think of surgeons, hospitals, and nurses causing errors. Medical malpractice often conjures thoughts of surgical errors like a slip of the scalpel or birth injuries harming a newborn baby. But most people do not think about dental errors caused by dentists, oral surgeons, and other dental providers. However, dentists and oral surgeons can cause significant injury to a patient. There have been several wrongful death cases in the news regarding patients dying during dental procedures.
In fact, Sydney Galleger, 17, was killed during a wisdom tooth extraction in Minnesota in June of 2015. Her family filed a wrongful death lawsuit this year alleging medical malpractice against the dentist, Dr. Paul Tompach, who performed the surgery. This was a sad case with allegations of serious dental malpractice. This case was so serious, that after Ms. Galleger’s death, Dr. Tompach had his license suspected by the Minnesota Board of Dentistry.
Dental malpractice cases are real and can have significant consequences. Some fall under general dental care, whereas others are surgical errors. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed in a dental malpractice case, call Kuhlman Law, LLC to learn what rights you have by dialing (612) 444-3374. You may be entitled to pain and suffering, expenses, and lost wages.
Signs You May Be a Victim of Dental Malpractice
What makes it harder to identify a dental malpractice case is that dentistry can be trial and error in that patients may have to come back several times to alleviate pain. We also expect that dental problems will be painful. After all, who likes going to the dentist?
But this is how some dentists and dental providers can hide their errors. Here are some common signs of dental malpractice indicating you may want to consult with a Minnesota dental malpractice lawyer for a free case analysis:
Call Kuhlman Law, LLC for a FREE Case Analysis and to Learn About Your Rights in a Dental Malpractice Case
If you or a loved one have been injured due to the dental malpractice of a healthcare provider such as a dentist, doctor, nurse, hospital, or other health care service professional, call Kuhlman Law, LLC for a FREE consultation by dialing (612) 444-3374 to learn what your rights to compensation may be. If we accept your case, we will conduct a thorough review and advise you whether there may have been a serious medical mistake causing your injury. There is no risk, and you do not owe us money unless we win your case.