That would be a personal injury. In Georgia that limit is set at 2 years. The time begins from the discovery of the malpractice.
If you are having dental work done, you will likely need to pay for it. However, if you run into problems paying your bill it may go into collections. In the state of New Jersey the statute of limitations on a dental bill is 6 years.
The statute of limitations for dental malpractice in Oregon is two years with the discovery rule. But no more than five years from date of occurrence unless the delay is due to fraud or misrepresentation.
Dental bills, like all debt, have statutes of limitations. However, they vary based on the jurisdiction.
Dental malpractice attorneys are listed online depending on location. There are many Dental malpractice attorneys that can help defend malpractice in whichever state a person is living.
That is the normal standard for starting the time period. It may be tolled based on other factors.
One can find a lawyer for dental malpractice by looking on yelp. Jones and Devoy LLP are some of the lawyers for dental malpractices that yelp promotes.
$1500-2000
"In the malpractice case, the attorneys debated the issues of dental jurisprudence."
"There are dental malpractice law firms across the state depending on your city and county such as Charlotte, NC there is a firm called D. Hardison Wood. P.C. They are local to that area and have a firm of lawyers ready to represent you."
Dentistry may seem more straightforward than general medical practice, but in actuality there are plenty of times malpractice attorneys are consulted for dental cases. A patient may seek to sue a dental practitioner for malpractice under a number of circumstances, including but not limited to improper numbing/inappropriate pain during procedures, defective dental products (crowns, fillings, etc.), over use of anesthetics or gases, unforeseen / unnecessary side effects, and more.
A dental bill is a valid debt - unless bankruptcy is declared which might wipe out the debt, there is no "statute of limitations' on civil debt. If there are side-issues of failure to bill the patient's insuror that will have to be discussed with the dentist in an effort to resolve the problem. That MIGHT be the key to getting out from under the debt.
Listings for Dental Malpractice Attorney listings for Canada can be found online, in local phone books, and local newspapers. It is also possible to visit the local courthouse and ask for more information if you are having trouble locating a directory.