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Dad had a failed dental implant, procedure to prevent nerve damage not followed or suggested, now has constant numbness and pain. Should he sue?
About a year ago, my dad went to his dentist for a bridge on his bottom jaw. He did not opt to see a specialist, as the regular dentist stated he could perform the work needed.
During the surgery to put in the bridge, the dentist struck a nerve in his lower jaw, and the result is constant numbness and tingling pain (like Novocaine wearing off) across his whole lower jaw. We believe this is going to be permanent.
After several months (original dentist said the pain should go away) my dad went to see a specialist. The specialist informed him that the implant had failed, and would need to be replaced. Also, he told my dad there is a procedure that should have been used that identifies where the nerve is during this type of surgery, so a dentist doesn't hit that nerve. This procedure was not suggested / performed by the original dentist.
My dad had hoped the new procedure may reduce the pain of the original surgery / nerve damage. The new bridge is holding up, but the pain and numbness is not going away.
In this scenario, should my dad be talking to a lawyer? He feels that, at the very least, the follow up procedure should be covered by the original dentist, and I think he should also be compensated for pain and suffering that will most likely last the rest of his life.
If he were to sue, would the lawyers just wind up taking the $ anyway?
If he should sue, can anyone recommend a lawyer?
Thanks for your input...
Dad had a failed dental implant, procedure to prevent nerve damage not followed or suggested, now has constant numbness and pain. Should he sue?
About a year ago, my dad went to his dentist for a bridge on his bottom jaw. He did not opt to see a specialist, as the regular dentist stated he could perform the work needed.
During the surgery to put in the bridge, the dentist struck a nerve in his lower jaw, and the result is constant numbness and tingling pain (like Novocaine wearing off) across his whole lower jaw. We believe this is going to be permanent.
After several months (original dentist said the pain should go away) my dad went to see a specialist. The specialist informed him that the implant had failed, and would need to be replaced. Also, he told my dad there is a procedure that should have been used that identifies where the nerve is during this type of surgery, so a dentist doesn't hit that nerve. This procedure was not suggested / performed by the original dentist.
My dad had hoped the new procedure may reduce the pain of the original surgery / nerve damage. The new bridge is holding up, but the pain and numbness is not going away.
In this scenario, should my dad be talking to a lawyer? He feels that, at the very least, the follow up procedure should be covered by the original dentist, and I think he should also be compensated for pain and suffering that will most likely last the rest of his life.
If he were to sue, would the lawyers just wind up taking the $ anyway?
If he should sue, can anyone recommend a lawyer?
Thanks for your input...
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