Question: The dentist broke a needle in my mouth, and then told me it was my fault. Ah, I was just sitting there when the needle broke, can I sue the dentist?
Answer: If the needle was not defective, you may be able to sue the dentist. It is unusual these days for a needle to break unless the dentist used an improper technique. If the broken needle cannot be removed, you may want to have a specialist try to remove the needle. An expert can determine the cause of why the needle broke, and the resulting damages you may be facing. Remember, there is a time limit to file a law suit. Unless an exception applies, in Virginia, you have 2 years from the date of injury.