Bad Dentistry

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Originally Posted by lapince

Yeah I know that one. Well what about the one where a woman, at the beginning of microwave ovens, came back from the rain with her cat or dog, put the poor animal in the oven, and saw it explode? I think she got 5-10 million, and that was the beginning of the 80's, just because the maker did not right on the instructions not to put a live animal inside.
And all the people suing shops because they fell on ice on the sidewalks in front of the said shops.
I lived 9 years in the US, there are even lawyers making commercials like "an accident happened to you? You might be eligible for a ton of cash".
Also guys jumping in front of moving cars and stuff, might be wrong but have seen a few documentaries on insurance doctors and surgeons had to pay in the US because of incessant law suits, seemed crazy, with surgeons paying close to one million a year in insurance...

I lived in Florida most of my life, and I assure you, south Florida is NOTORIOUS for litigation. Anybody who says otherwise is full of it. The amount of phony insurance claims is astronomical in those parts. Practically every other billboard is an attorney. FWIW I have nothing against attorneys whatsoever, it's just a fact that lawsuits are rampant there. and yes, those commercials are on repeat, (call 1800 blah blah to find out about possible compensation).

Also, medical malpractice is becoming absolutely ridiculous. Very good friends with an abundance of physicians and surgeons. Their advice was a major factor in my not continuing onto medical school (when I made that decision) and taking a different route. Medicine is not what it used to be, especially if you want your own practice. Lots of individuals looking for any excuse to claim 'malpractice' and taint your name/business, especially if there is any aspect of surgery involved. Not worth the hassle anymore, mid-level provider is where it's at in America. PA.......RN with specialty in dermatology or anaesthesiology.........all much more lucrative in my opinion without the risk of malpractice.