When Dental Work Causes Harm – Lingual Nerve Injury – Learn Your Legal Rights
A lingual nerve damage lawyer can help you recover compensation for numbness, pain, or loss of taste.
Bad things can happen when a dental visit goes wrong. Most visits to a dentist, oral surgeon, or other provider are routine. However, when a mistake or error does happen, the consequences can last a lifetime.
A dental nerve injury, often involving the lingual nerve or inferior alveolar nerve, is a serious problem. This injury can cause pain, loss of taste, or permanent numbness – problems that dramatically affect all aspects of your daily life.
What Causes a Dental Nerve Injury
Lingual or inferior alveolar nerve injuries typically occur during:
- Wisdom tooth extractions (especially lower wisdom teeth)
- Dental implants placed too close to a nerve
- Root canals where instruments or chemicals damage surrounding tissue
- Anesthesia injections that directly injure a nerve
Common Symptoms of a Dental Nerve Injury
After dental work, you should watch for symptoms such as:
- Numbness in your tongue, lips, or chin
- Tingling or “pins and needles” that does not improve
- Burning or shooting pain in your mouth or jaw
- Loss or change of taste
- Trouble speaking or eating
Do I Have Dental Nerve Injury Case
Not all complications are malpractice, but you may have a case if your dentist or oral surgeon:
- Did not properly evaluate the risk of harm before treatment
- Failed to warn you of known nerve injury risks
- Used an improper surgical or implant technique
- Caused direct trauma to the lingual or inferior alveolar nerve
Am I Entitled to Compensation
A successful dental nerve injury lawsuit may provide compensation for:
- Medical and corrective treatment
- Lost income or reduced earning ability
- Pain and suffering
- Long-term disability and loss of quality of life
Why Hire a Dental Nerve Injury Lawyer
Proving dental malpractice requires both medical and legal expertise. Our team is experienced in lingual nerve damage cases. We will:
- Expertly review your dental records
- Establish negligence
- Frame a strong case for maximum compensation
My Next Step
If you or a loved suffers from numbness, pain, or taste loss after dental treatment, you may be entitled to substantial monetary compensation. Contact us today for a free consultation with a dental nerve injury lawyer.
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Our law firm is led by New York State injury attorney Jeffrey M. Adams, who has dedicated his legal practice to protecting and promoting the rights of injured individuals.
For over a half century, we have represented victims of nursing home abuse and neglect, personal injury accidents and families of wrongful death victims. Our extensive experience enables us to quickly and effectively evaluate cases to determine their merit. Known throughout the legal community and insurance industry as a straight shooter, Mr. Adams provides honest case appraisals and educates his clients about their cases, enabling them to make informed decisions.
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If you or someone you know is injured, please consider contacting Adams Law Firm, P.C. We have a successfully advocated on behalf of those injured due to harm, abuse and neglect throughout New York State and Northern New Jersey. There is no legal fee until we are successful.
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