{"id":668,"date":"2018-03-29T11:43:54","date_gmt":"2018-03-29T15:43:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.regiondental.com\/blog\/?p=668"},"modified":"2018-11-13T12:06:36","modified_gmt":"2018-11-13T17:06:36","slug":"emergency-dentist-charge-assailant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.regiondental.com\/blog\/emergency-dentist-charge-assailant\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Charge My Assailant for My Dental Appointment?"},"content":{"rendered":"

I was at a frat party and was assaulted by a guy from another frat. He knocked out one of my teeth. I’m ended up going to an emergency dentist but he couldn’t save my tooth and now I have to have an implant too. Can I charge the guy who caused the problem for these?<\/p>\n

Adam<\/p>\n

Dear Adam,<\/p>\n

\"Woman

Who Pays for Emergency Dental Appointments When You’ve Been Hit?<\/p><\/div>\n

First, I’m sorry you were in a fight. That must have put a real damper on the party. A dentist, even an emergency dentist<\/a>, can only charge the person who received the services unless they’re a minor. I’m assuming because you were at a frat party you’ve reached the age of majority.<\/p>\n

This doesn’t mean you can’t get your cost recouped. You have a couple of options there. First, you can see if he’s a young man of integrity. If he is, he’ll be willing to help cover your costs. I’d just talk to him about it. Maybe in the sober light of day, he’ll see things more reasonably.<\/p>\n

If he doesn’t take responsibility, you can always take him to court. Normally, in a situation like that, it would be small claims court. However, if you need a dental implant that will go over the limit for small claims court and you would take it to the next level.<\/p>\n

When to See an Emergency Dentist<\/h2>\n

You were smart to go to an emergency dentist when your tooth was knocked out. To have the best chance of saving a tooth, you need to be receiving treatment within 30 minutes of losing the tooth. Also, be careful not to touch the roots of the tooth. Only handle it by the crown. It sounds like you tried to do that. Maybe the damage was just too extensive to do anything.<\/p>\n

So you know for future reference, there are other reasons to go in for an emergency dental appointment as well.<\/p>\n