Dentist Liability: Ask for Free Advice!


Questioner

I was at the dentist, they give me a local anesthetic, and it lasts a bit longer and it goes away. I fell from the chair in the meantime, and broke my shoulder. I want him to be held accountable for this, especially since he said that others have fallen off the chair, and the lady who answered the phone said that she herself fell off the chair and broke her arm. I am still new in the Netherlands so I do not know the best way to do this. I can not go by bike now of course and so for work I will have extra costs to go to work. What can I do and what should I do? English is my native tongue, so feel free to answer in English

Lawyer

How awful for you. Get well soon! You can formally hold the dentist liable by registered letter and demand that he compensate all your damages. He is responsible for this (he must ensure that you cannot fall) and is also insured, if all goes well. If If you can't figure it out, you can hire a lawyer. Those costs must also be reimbursed. Feel free to contact me without obligation.

Lawyer

How awful. I hope you get well soon! You can send the dentist a registered letter, holding him liable for this and ask to compensate for all damages. He is responsible for this accident (he should have made sure you could not fall) and probably insured. Legal costs must also be reimbursed by him. So feel free to contact me for help.

Lawyer

Dear questioner, First of all, I wish you a good recovery. You can hold the dentist liable for your damage. The dentist has a duty of care based on which he/she must ensure that these types of accidents are prevented as much as possible. If liability is established, your attorney's fees will be eligible for reimbursement. Initially, your attorney can try to apply for overhead-funded legal aid (www.rvr.org). Please feel free to contact me for further consultation.

Lawyer

First of all: get well soon. A pretty unpleasant situation. The best thing you can do at this moment, is to send a registered letter to the dentist holding him responsible for your injuries. However, it is important to have in mind why the dentist is to blame. The simple fact that you fell out of the chair is probably not sufficient. You have to explain why the dentist should be responsible. The fact that he stated that other patients have fallen from this chair, is not sufficient evidence that in your case the dentist is to blame. Can you describe a little more the situation? You started the question mentioning ythe local anesthetics. Was this or any influence? Did the dentist change the position of the chair? And how long were you alone in the room without the dentist before the acid took place? Feel free to contact me for more information. And get well soon.

Lawyer

Firstly, I would like to wish you a prosperous and overall recovery. Your dentist can be liable for all damages you have suffered. He had the duty to ensure that you could not fall out of the chair, at least there had to be someone should be present to avoid that you could fall out of the chair I'am specialized in cases against dentists and doctors who make mistakes. Because the Insurance from the dentist must also pay my expenses you do not have to pay if you would ask me to help you.. If you want me to further treat your case, you can contact me directly and without obligation to discuss the matter.

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