Charleston Dental Malpractice Attorney

Nobody enjoys taking a trip to the dentist, and when you do make the visit, you certainly don’t expect to leave in a condition worse than when you entered. In South Carolina, the law defines dental malpractice as occurring when a practitioner is found to be “doing that which the reasonably prudent health care provider or health care institution would not do” and vice versa, in circumstances that are the same or similar.

When you are in the dentist’s chair, there are a number of different ways that things can go wrong, and the Charleston dental malpractice lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm are dedicated to helping families who have unduly suffered due to failures of dental care.

Dental problems resulting from dental malpractice can lead to missing time from work due to pain and/or further treatment, let alone the enormous financial cost of that care. A lawsuit cannot erase pain endured or painful memories, but it may help to recoup some compensation for monetary loss and the damage to your peace of mind.

What Constitutes Dental Malpractice?

Please note that you cannot file a claim because an appropriate treatment performed correctly does not produce the desired outcome, or if you are disappointed with the result. However, there are many bases for claims and they can be related to treatment, the lack of treatment, or a failure to diagnose an observable condition. Some examples may be:

• Numbness or loss of taste due to injury
• Infection of the teeth, gums, or jaw resulting from faulty implements
• Treatment performed without the informed consent

Contact a Charleston Malpractice Lawyer

If you or a loved one has been the victim of dental malpractice, contact the Charleston dental malpractice attorney at the Steinberg Law Firm by calling 843-720-2800.