We understand the impact dental negligence can have on individuals and their families. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique situations, and do what we can do achieve the best possible outcome.
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Going to the dentist can be nerve-wracking and stressful for many people, and made even worse if something goes wrong. Even a small amount of toothache can cause disruption to someone’s daily life, which is why the last thing you’d expect from an appointment is dental negligence.
If you believe your dentist has acted against the interests of your oral health, you may be eligible to claim dental negligence compensation.
Dental negligence occurs when a dentist or other dental professional provides care that falls below the accepted or reasonable standard, resulting in harm to their patient. This can include:
If you believe you have suffered at the hands of dental negligence, you may be eligible to bring a claim against your dentist and sue them. You can sue both NHS and private dentists if they have demonstrated dental negligence regarding your treatment.
The amount of dental negligence compensation you’ll be able to claim will vary depending on your circumstances. Every individual who suffers at the hands of dental negligence is different, and the amount of compensation available will depend greatly on factors such as loss of income, the impact the negligent treatment has had on the individual, and the cost of restorative treatment.
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We carry out many of our claims on a no win, no fee basis. This means there are no upfront costs for you and, provided that you have not misled or acted against the advice that we have given you, no financial risk to you – even if your claim is not successful.
In most instances we will purchase ‘After the Event’ (ATE) insurance on your behalf to cover any legal costs should you not win the case. However, if you have a ‘Before the Event’ (BTE) insurance policy included in your home, car or credit card insurance then we may look to use that insurance to cover the legal costs and an ATE policy should not then be required.
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We’re a team of experienced experts who have been handling these types of claims for decades, and we understand the emotional and financial impact they can have on people and their families. We’re highly ranked in both Chambers and the Legal 500, across multiple regions in the UK. We also have ex-medical experts within the team who are well-versed in the dental negligence process. If you’d like to read some of our client reviews, too, you can find them here.
We help people get the support they need with a variety of different dental negligence claims, including:
The number of people undergoing treatment for cosmetic dentistry has increased significantly in recent years. Some cosmetic dental treatments are more invasive than others and dentists are meant to make it clear to their patients about the precise nature of the treatment and how long the cosmetic dental treatment could last.
Our dental negligence lawyers advise upon a range of common cosmetic dental treatments including:
We also provide appropriate support and guidance to people who have suffered injuries as a result of cosmetic dentistry. These injuries can include:
Failing to treat or diagnose gum disease is a type of dental negligence claim that has become increasingly common in recent years. Checking the health of your gums is as important as checking the health of your teeth.
Gum disease in the early stages is relatively simple to deal with. However, if it is left to develop it can turn into periodontitis or periodontal disease. Your dentist has a duty to spot these conditions and should advise you on how it should be treated. Failure to advise of gum disease that results in physical harm could result in a dental negligence compensation claim.
Checking the gums is a simple test that the Dentist should do with a small metal probe. By doing this, they can easily check for pockets in your gums, which can be a sign of gum disease. The earlier gum disease is treated, the better chance you have of avoiding serious complications, including loss of teeth.
Approximately 6,800 people each year are diagnosed with mouth cancer in the UK. If mouth cancer is left undiagnosed then it can result in the illness progressing, potentially causing permanent harm or shortening the life expectancy of the patient concerned.
If you or a loved one have experienced delays in the diagnosis of mouth cancer and your health has significantly worsened as a result then you may have grounds to bring a compensation claim for the harm caused. Our Clinical and Medical Negligence lawyers can seek expert dental and medical evidence regarding your prognosis and seek compensation for any rehabilitative assistance needed.
If a dentist or doctor has failed to detect mouth cancer at an early enough stage or has failed to refer the patient or provide appropriate treatment then the patient may be able to bring an oral cancer dental negligence compensation claim.
Our dental and medical negligence lawyers have represented a number of patients following missed diagnosis or delayed diagnosis of mouth cancer and have helped them to recover compensation. An oral cancer compensation claim can include compensation for the injury, loss of employment, home adaptations or rehabilitation.
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In general you have three years from the date of negligence or reasonable knowledge of mistreatment by a medical professional causing you harm to bring a medical negligence compensation claim. There are some exceptions to this rule; for instance where the matter involves a child in which case the child has three years from the date of their 18th birthday to bring a claim, therefore expiring on the individual’s 21st birthday.
It is important to speak to our medical negligence solicitors as early as possible to avoid any issues with limitation dates.
