Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Wisconsin

Re: Dental Malpractice?

You can only win a case against the dentist if you are able to prove the dentist was negligent in the care the dentist provided to you. In order to prove negligence, you would have to be able to have another dentist give testimony that your dentist failed to do things in a reasonable fashion. I cannot tell you whether, or not, the dentist was negligent in your case. A health care provider is not a guarantor of a good result. It is possible that the dentist was doing everything the way it should have been done and still ended up with the unfortunate result. In short, if you want to know if you have a possible claim, you will have to try to find a lawyer willing to look into your case for you. Because your potential recovery is somewhat limited and because professional malpractice cases are usually defended vigorously by the insurance companies for the dentists, it may be difficult for you to find a lawyer willing to become involved with your potential claim. The statute of limitations for dental malpractice cases is three years from the date of injury, so you would have to file a case within three years or you will lose your right to do so.