Tongue Injury Claims

You are eligible to receive compensation for your sore tongue injury when it lasts longer than 8 weeks or is the result of medical negligence. During oral surgery, an injury to the lingual nerve can result in a lost sense of taste or touch in your tongue. A sore tongue after surgery can turn into a life-altering ailment that can require further medical attention to correct.

Tongue injury claims are more common when dealing with a lower wisdom tooth extraction or facial reconstructive surgeries as both require a surgeon to operate in close proximity to your tongue. Your surgeon is required to follow proper medical procedure when performing any surgery and a failure to do so can be looked at as negligence by the courts.

What are the Symptoms of a Damaged Lingual Nerve?
There are distinct symptoms you should look for if you think you are suffering from lingual nerve damage. Below are the most common symptoms to watch:

• Anaesthesia – Numb Tongue
• Paraesthesia – Tingling Feeling
• Dysesthesia – Burning Pain

Any of these symptoms can affect the ability to speak properly or to chew food without discomfort. These injuries can also have an effect on your taste buds as many individuals have reported altered tastes when they have suffered lingual nerve damage. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help you to seek compensation for your injuries.

Sore Tongue Treatments
Your treatment will depend on the extent of your injuries. Your surgeon may prescribe some anti-inflammatories or painkillers to help ease your symptoms. If these options do not work then additional surgery may be required.

Do I Have A Sore Tongue Injury Claim?
Sore tongue injuries can have a significant effect on a person’s life. This is most evident in cases where an individual is required to speak to clients as a part of their professional duties. When speech is affected an individual can become reluctant to socialise and this can lead to further emotional problems such as depression