Where do I find a lawyer in Northern California to sue my dentist?
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1. Go to your front door.\n2. Open the door.\n3. Shout out, "Is there a lawyer out there?"\n4. Stand back.
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Verbal agreement is still an agreement so THEORETICALLY you can go to small claims court and sue the dentist for 500$. Basically if your doctor decides to lie it will be your word against her -- and the judge will probably decide for defendant if there is no other evidence, because the plaintiff has the burden of proof.\nI would advice against going to court for this because 500$ is just NOT WORTH your trouble of skipping work to go to court(keep in mind court dates are often delayed). a potential appeal, court fees, potential lawyer fees.. etc etc.\n500 is just not large enough to bother with courts. Learn your lesson and next time get it in writing.\n\nIf you reason is just to get back at the dentist then instead of going to court -- tell everyone you know in your community how dishonest she is -- this will hurt her business more then 500$ ever would.
737649
Please contact your state dental association and ask about participating in "Donated Dental Services," which is a charity care program designed specifically for patients who are financially compromised due to medical problems.  Free care exists if you know how to ask for it.  Unfortunately, D.D.S. does not operate in all areas of the country, but hopefully there will be an office near you.\n\nLook in the Yellow Pages under "American Dental Association" and you will find your local listing or you can click on this link:\n\nhttp://www.nfdh.org/DDS.html
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You will be able to find and excelent dentist at the following website...\n\nwww.smilemakeoverdocs.com\n\nThese dentist are fellows in the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics. All you have to do is input your zip code, and view the lists. \n\nI hope this helps.\n\nCraig
325806
you need a malpractice attorney
1166031
Try "Zee Medical"  don't know if they have a location near you but in Southern California they do.  We use them for the company I work for.
250932
go to phone book and find a lawyer who works on a contingency basis
108913
try calling 1800-dentist   my friend said they're pretty good.
513736
http://www.westerndental.com/\nI truly wish I could help you... The best I can do is give you somewhere at least to start. This link is for Western Dental, mostly in California I think.\nI hope the best for you.
512414
A friend, or family member is the best.  Ask anyone, eventually you will find someone who will swear by their dentist.  These are the best reccomendations.  If they feel comfortable enough to advertise like that then its worth a try.  \n\n1-800 Dentist is an advertising business.  Their dentist are the ones who charge up the kazoo, to pay the $3000+ / month in advertising charge. \n\nGood luck
117945
Contact your State Board of Dental Examiners.
985620
If you live in California, I would contact this law firm...even if you don't live in California, this law firm handles all major claims and have won several large claims against Disneyland, give them a call and they can send you in the right direction...
574761
I would hire an attorney to draft a settlement asking for replacement of the tooth and any other costs associated with replacement of the tooth (lost wages, travel, pain and suffering)
1108566
call your local superior court and speak with thier Small Claims Advisor.  in a small claims case lawyers are not admissible in court and you will be on a level playing field with your defendant.  however there are limitations as to the ammount you can claim in small claims ct.  so,  pick up the small claims papers at your court, fill them out and have your SC advisor help you with anything you may not understand.  if you happen to live in Ca heres a good link to start off with for some general info.  good luck!\nhttp://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/smallclaims/
586574
If you know his name try the California Bar Association\n\nhttp://www.calbar.org\nhttp://www.calbar.ca.gov
950368
Always get a second opinion. They are out to make money. I saw a dentist and he said I had 5 cavaties!!! I went to another and had only one small cavity. They will rip you off!!! Also, who in the heck needs a $100 toothbrush? Go buy a sonic care one at Target or Wal-Mart. They are the best. Take action and let them know that you are going elsewhere.
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call your dentist! They do care more about you than the money. Ask them if you can pay them so much a week.