Attorney Fee Dispute: dentist damaged nerve during procedure

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Hypothetical question

EDIT: added more context below. I mean looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.

dentist damaged nerve during procedure. I've been dealing with this for about 10 weeks now and the situation isn't improving no cap.

I have already tried to resolve this directly but got conflicting advice.

Am I overthinking this or is this a real legal issue worth pursuing?

Illustrative response

Non-compete agreements are increasingly unenforceable. California bans them entirely. The FTC proposed a nationwide ban (though it's been challenged). Check your state's specific rules before assuming you're bound.