Arlington, VA asked in Medical Malpractice for Virginia

Q: I was in a car accident the case is already settled but can I sue my doctor for not notifying me of metal poisioning due

The accident dislocated my jaw and loosed a filling and a crown in my mouth

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Jan F Hoen
Jan F Hoen
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  • Medical Malpractice Lawyer
  • Hampton, VA
  • Licensed in Virginia

A: Your question is not entirely clear but if there was negligent treatment of an injury sustained in a car accident, it can either be included as part of the auto claim or in a separate claim for medical malpractice. If the auto case is settled, you may still have a possible medical malpractice claim. However, the physician did not cause the jaw injury. The viability of a malpractice claim will depend on what actual harm was caused by the physician's failure to diagnose and/or notify you of the condition.

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