If I got a tooth removed and the dentist left a little piece of tooth, what are my legal rights?
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If I got a tooth removed and the dentist left a little piece of tooth, what are my legal rights?
I got the tooth removed Tuesday morning; it is now Thursday night and the pain is all down to my jaw which is swollen. Occasional bleeding occurs.
Asked on December 16, 2010 under Malpractice Law, New York
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Well first I hope that you have gone either back to the dentist or to a different dentist for help at this point in time. How do you know it is a little piece of tooth? Is this self diagnosing here that is going on? Bringing an action for medical or dental malpractice in New York is not the easiest thing. The law requires certification from another MD in the field that there is a valid claim for malpractice. And there have to damages in order to make a claim. But what is good is that consultations for personal injury actions are generally free of charge. So I would first get to someone to help you with your mouth and then get to someone to consult with on the alleged malpractice claim. Good luck.
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