IS this Malpractice or negligence?

[dee240]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY

My mother has osteoporosis and she went to the dentist who was aware of her condition and he was so rough with her he dislocated her jaw. She is in so much pain and we can't find a oral surgeon with a available appointment until the end of march. The dentist won't answer any of her primary doctors calls either? Do we have a lawsuit?

 

[You Are Guilty]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY

My mother has osteoporosis and she went to the dentist who was aware of her condition and he was so rough with her he dislocated her jaw. She is in so much pain and we can't find a oral surgeon with a available appointment until the end of march. The dentist won't answer any of her primary doctors calls either? Do we have a lawsuit?

It's possible. Request a copy of her records immediately and take them to a dental malpractice lawyer (or three) for a free consult.

 

[Ohiogal]

It's possible. Request a copy of her records immediately and take them to a dental malpractice lawyer (or three) for a free consult.

Technically OP does NOT have a lawsuit. His mother might.

 

[barry1817]

dental

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY

My mother has osteoporosis and she went to the dentist who was aware of her condition and he was so rough with her he dislocated her jaw. She is in so much pain and we can't find a oral surgeon with a available appointment until the end of march. The dentist won't answer any of her primary doctors calls either? Do we have a lawsuit?

a dislocated jaw can happen with treatment of a patient, whether or not they have osteoporosis

I am at a loss as to why a referral by this dentist wasn't made, why he isn't taking responsiblity for his actions during treatment.

This could wind up as an abandonment issue, and in that manner you may have an action, but with a dislocated jaw, a person shouldn't be waiting almost
2 months for treatment.

 

[justin1]

I don't understand why does the doctor not respond to your queries or why he does not perform any corrective treatment. You should consult a lawyer immediately in whatever way rather than waiting till the end of March.