Harrisburg Dental Malpractice Lawyers
The dentist’s chair is a terrifying place for many people. While the fears are generally unfounded and tend to be more driven by anxiety than fact, dental malpractice that causes severe dental problems can cause more pain and complications than even the worst pre-dentist jitters could have imagined. In some cases, a simple visit to the dentist and a lapse in dental care can prove fatal.
If you have been the victim of a dentist’s negligent or reckless treatment, contact the Harrisburg dental malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511.
Different Types of Dental Malpractice
The fears that most people have regarding dental visits are vague and do not tend to become any more defined than an expectation of pain and discomfort. Pain and discomfort do not provide a sufficient basis for a dental malpractice claim, however, and this is an important aspect to understand. Malpractice only occurs when there is a deviation from a reasonable standard of care, and proper dental care often causes residual aches and pains.
The Harrisburg severe dental problems lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. can help you with dental malpractice cases including:
- Nerve damage to any part of the mouth, including the tongue, caused by a dental procedure
- Fatalities or injuries associated with anesthesia
- Inadequate evaluation for periodontal diseases
- Failure to obtain informed consent
- Missed or delayed diagnosis of oral cancer
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It can be emotionally devastating to suffer an injury at the hands of the dental professionals in whom you have placed your trust. Even worse, the physical effects of dental malpractice can have lasting consequences for your quality of life. Contact the Harrisburg dental malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511 to learn what your legal rights are.