A large part of my Atlanta personal injury law practice is devoted to dental nerve injuries. Unfortunately, many clients who have been injured after going to the dentist find themselves with little hope of recovery. As indicated by this article by well-regarded micro-neurosurgeon, Shahrokh Bagheri, whether surgery can provide relief…
As the year progresses, I am seeing a marked increase in the number of calls from injured dental patients. The vast majority of these injuries seems to be dental nerve injuries following dental procedures such as tooth extractions, root canal therapy and dental implants. Not every dental nerve injury is…
Endodontic Treatment (“root canal therapy” or “RCT”) of mandibular molar teeth has the potential to result in damage to the inferior alveolar nerve due to direct trauma, pressure or neurotoxicity. As an Atlanta dental malpractice attorney, I find that many of these dental nerve injuries are caused by dental malpractice,…
As a 2007 study indicates, overfilling the roots with sealant during a root canal procedure can cause permanent nerve damage if not treated promptly. As the article concludes, “early surgical exploration and debridement may reverse the effects of endodontic treatment that is below the standard of care and results in…
According to some sources, between 3 and 5 million dental implants are installed each year in the United States. As an Atlanta Dental Malpractice Attorney, I have noticed that the number of injuries to the facial nerves has increased due to the increase in the number of implants being installed.…
According to a recent article, dental implants are riskier than many are lead to believe. As an Atlanta lawyer who specializes in dental malpractice, I have seen a wave of dental malpractice claims related to the improper placement of dental implants. To be sure, the technological advancements regarding dental implants…
As the recent article in the AJC points out, Georgia is the 9th ranked state for one of the largest payouts of the leading insurance company in the nation. It’s also a safe bet that most of the dog attacks in Georgia take place in the greater Atlanta metropolitan area.…
Dental Implants are an effective treatment for missing teeth. In fact, they are the preferred treatment because they integrate into the jaw just like you natural teeth. Unfortunately, with the rise of dental implant procedures, there has been a rise in dental malpractice claims caused by these implants procedures. The…
One of the legal areas in which I most enjoy practicing is commission disputes. Before going to law school, I spent a few years as an account executive with AT&T selling computer equipment and related telecommunications equipment. During that time, more than half of my income was earned through commissions…
This happens all too often here in Atlanta and in other parts of the country but I rarely take the time to write about it. However, I feel compelled to share what happened recently to help other victims of dental malpractice. I received a call from a very nice woman who…