“You're never fully dressed without a smile,“ as the old song goes, but for people who are injured by dental malpractice in Portland, Oregon or the surrounding areas, smiles may be difficult to come by. Although, in general, dental work has become less invasive and painful than it was in the past, many people still dread going to the dentist. Fear of pain is a primary reason to avoid dental visits; when dental malpractice occurs, that fear is often more than justified.

Not every bad experience in a dentist's office constitutes dental malpractice. Dental malpractice is defined as a dentist or dental assistant providing treatment that falls below a certain acceptable level of care. Like most other medical malpractice, dental malpractice is a type of negligence. It typically falls into one of two categories:

  • Nerve Injury: negligently severing or otherwise injuring nerves during a procedure including the lingual nerve, inferior aveolar nerve, mental nerve and buccal nerve.
  • Dental Implants: improper placement of dental implants leading to serious pain and possibly permanent injury.

Dental Negligence Law Firm Serving Portland, Oregon, and Surrounding Areas

At The Fraser Law Firm P.C., we have worked with many clients who have experienced pain, permanent injury, and disfigurement because of dental negligence. Our clients want nothing more than to be pain-free and look and feel the way they did before their dentist, orthodontist, or periodontist injured them. Our mission is to help them get back the life they want.

Oregon dental malpractice cases require a great deal of experience, knowledge, work and resources to win, so many personal injury attorneys don't accept them. At The Fraser Law Firm P.C., we are familiar with the type of investigation that goes into a successful dental malpractice case, and we work with dental experts whose testimony is often crucial to helping a jury see our clients' perspective. The Fraser Law Firm P.C.'s legal team has a years of experience in the field of medical malpractice, including dental malpractice.

It's incredibly frustrating when what you thought would be a routine procedure ends up causing pain that affects all areas of your life. At The Fraser Law Firm P.C., we consider it our job to not only secure a financial recovery for our clients, but to help them feel in control of their lives again. We work together as a team with our clients, educating them, listening to them, and empowering them. This leads to more successful resolutions of cases, as well as to enduring relationships. We're proud that many former clients remain in contact with us for years.

Skilled Portland Dental Malpractice Attorney

If you believe that you have been injured by dental malpractice, you have a limited amount of time to take action against the dental professional who harmed you. Take the time to consult with a skilled Portland dental malpractice attorney of The Fraser Law Firm P.C. We will give you an honest analysis of whether your case is worth pursuing, and we will help you get the justice you deserve.

The Fraser Law Firm P.C. serves Portland and the surrounding area, working with clients throughout Oregon. Contact us at (971) 266-8877. We look forward to working with you.

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