A Charlotte child got 14 root canals and stainless steel crowns on the same day in 2003.  The child’s mother sued the dental clinic and three dentists, claiming the treatment of her child “fell below the accepted standards of dental care.” On the day of the child’s multiple root canals, she was tied down to a “papoose board” and her mother was prevented from being in the room with her child during the dental work.

The lawsuit came about a week after the clinic agreed to pay $10 million to settle allegations that they made fraudulent claims to the Medicaid program for unnecessary work on lower class children.  According to documents, at least eight children have had multiple teeth extractions and root canals during a single appointment at the clinic.  Although the clinic agreed to pay the $10 million to avoid expensive litigation, they still deny the original claims.

If you or anyone you know has suffered from medical malpractice, please contact the experienced lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® today at 800.369.5990.

A large dog that weighed about 120 pounds, a bullmastiff, seriously injured a four year old girl at a church playground on Monday.  According to Sheriff Tyler Roden, the girl’s injuries “were considered life threatening.”

The dog wandered into the playground area during the afternoon.  It first bit the young girl’s ten year old sister but did not break the skin.  After that, the dog attacked the four year old by pulling her off a swing and proceeding to attack her.  Animal control and emergency personnel responded to the scene and the girl was airlifted to a hospital.

The dog was picked up and later euthanized.   No charges have been filed against the dog’s owner yet but consultation with the District Attorney has been made about how to proceed with litigation.

If you or anyone you know is the victim of a dog attack, contact the Rhinelander personal injury lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® at 1-800-369-5990 to discuss your case and to schedule an initial consultation.