What should I do if my dentist broke my jaw?
How do you know that your jaw is broken? Who told you so, or is this just your assumption? Or is this just a hypothetical question?Did the dentist punch you in the jaw? If so, that is assault and it is a felony. I doubt that this happened.If your jaw broke during an extraction because your jawbone was small due to osteoporosis or loss of many teeth, it would be an unfortunate occurrence, but it would probably not be malpractice. If your jaw was broken by the dentist, did he/she tell you that it was broken or did he/she not inform you? To prove your jaw was broken you would need an x-ray showing clearly the fracture. In the absence of this, no reputable attorney would take on the case, since it is improper and possibly illegal to sue for a fracture when one does not actually exist.You would also have to prove that the fracture occurred in the dental chair and not elsewhere, as during a fall.In the absence of clear evidence, go and see another dentist for his/her advice.
Victim of crime compensation?
Victim compensation is handled by the states attorney's office in your unknown area, contact them and they will explain the process. If you have the names of the people and they have anything of monetary value then see a lawyer for a civil suit. The fastest way is through the victims fund.
My Dentist broke my jaw. Should I seek compensation?
I had my wisdom teeth out. The bottom two were really impacted. My dentist really had to pull forcefully on one, for about 5min, before it came out. I was so numbed up I did not feel anything until later that night. The pain was so bad! And major swelling too. The next morning, my throat felt swollen shut and I could barely breathe. I called the dentist. I ended up calling and going in to the office every day for 2wks. He always assured me the pain was normal, as well as my other concern: not being able to lay flat, not being able to eat or even drink water w/o intense pain. He also told me the ice pack I had on my face really did no good after the first 3days. I told him the ice helped and I would rather feel the cold than the pain. I even slept w/the ice on. It messed up my skin on my face- like frost-bite or something. My throat turned red also, which I think was an infection. I was throwing up and really weak. I lost 15lbs. He gave me antibiotics. Finally 2wks later, he referred me to his friend, an oral surgeon, who took an x-ray and said my jaw was broken. I had surgery the next day. Now I have metal plates in my jaw that will be there for life and a huge scar on my neck. I am a single mom of a 20mo old, going through a divorce and just feel ugly having this huge scar now. I'm really depressed. Its been a month and I'm still recovering. Its been very painful. My teeth feel gross from not being able to brush them for weeks- (I couldn't open my mouth). I've never had a cavity, but now my teeth hurt. My dentist paid what my insurance would not for the surgery, but then he sent me a bill for $1500 for the wisdom teeth extraction! I don't feel I should pay it because he hurt me. Does anyone know legally if he is responsible even if I signed a waiver before the surgery? Do you think he owes me something? How should I ask him?
What is the compensation for a broken jaw?
A broken jaw needs to be fixed either by surgical or conservative measures by using plates and screws or by wiring both the broken segments together.RegardsDr. Vidhya
My adult son was assaulted at work, with a broken jaw as a result. He refuses to file charges with the police or file for workers' compensation. His company is aware of the assault. Are laws being broken?
If your son was indeed assaulted so severely that his jaw was broken, then the matter is beyond his having to file charges. The police should be investigating and attempting to charge someone else with one or more felony assault related charges. Unless , of course, your son was the aggressor and the broken jaw was the result of self-defense, in which case that may be your son's reasoning for not filing charges. As far as workman's comp: Why your son wouldn't file is beyond me. If the act occurred at work and he incurs significant medical costs as result, he should file. If the owners or a manager is pressuring him not to do so, then they are violation of the law and they could be prosecuted. If your son is under the impression that trying to ignore the matter will make it go away, he should realize that any company that allows a worker to be assaulted and takes no actions can and will fire him at any time.There seems to be more to this than meets the eye. If this is a major corporation, you may wish to contact their corporate Human Resources office and explain your concerns. If your son is a vulnerable adult, you may need to contact the police department and ask them to investigate this matter more closely. If you have proof that labor laws are being violated, you need to contact your state's department of labor and see what they can do.
Can you die from a broken jaw?
The jaw bone’s connected to the head bone’s connected to the neck bone, etc. So breaking the jaw can result in traumatic death in a number of ways. Airway occlusion and jamming a condyle into the brain are problematic, for instance. The mouth is not sterile and fracture of toothy areas can result in infection. Trauma is seldom tidy and infections are always messy…Mandibular fracture - WikipediaAddendum: if your jaw is broken, seeking care from an oral surgeon would be prudent. Lifelong dental issues can be very problematic if proper care is not instituted. Go to an ER , get X-Rayed and get a referral.
What can I do if a dentist broke my tooth?
First of all, what were the circumstance? was it negligence and the dentist really break your tooth accidentally during treatment? Or was it a known risk of whatever procedure that the tooth might break? Or did the tooth break after you left the office and you bit into something and the tooth broke (and the last person who touched the tooth, the dentist, is at fault). It could be anything. You are likely upset and distraught. Blaming doesn't fix problems….the tooth is broken, it’s very unfortunat, but it is what it is.Finding a solution to fix the problem through discussion with the dentist to find a viable treatment plan is probably the approach a sane, reasonable person would take. If it truly is the dentist at fault and they take ownership of it, they will probaby have no problems paying to fix the tooth by either themselves or by someone else.Fortunately in dentistry, things are frequently fixable. If the broken tooth is not restorable, an implant can be placed.If you truly suspect the dentist to be negligent with either lack of knowledge or skill and performing treatment beyond their ability such that it is below standard of care and feel obligated to protect the public, you can file a complaint with the dental college licensing body. Please note that filing a complaint with the dental college does not mean you can get compensation - the dental college is for protecting the public and regulating its members.Good luck with your tooth.
Can a broken away bone be soldered back into the jaw during an extraction?
Not sure whether a bone graft could be done or not. Sorry.