Dental Negligence Claims

For many of us, our dentist is the healthcare professional we will see most often for much of our lives. We therefore are regularly putting our trust in them to protect an important area of our health, not to mention those times where we may want to consider restorative or cosmetic dentistry.

If your dentist, dental nurse or other dental professional makes a mistake, it can have a huge physical and psychological impact, as well as potentially leaving you facing a hefty bill to put those mistakes right. In such circumstances, it is only natural to want to try to claim compensation so you are not left responsible for the cost of correcting someone else’s mistakes.

Wolferstans medical negligence solicitors have strong experience in dental negligence claims, regularly helping our clients win significant damages. As such, we know how to effectively collect the necessary evidence and use it to build the strongest possible case so you can get a fair outcome.

We are especially well known for our focus on non-confrontational dispute resolution, which means we can typically resolve dental negligence claims without the need for court action. This can save you time, money and the stress of having to deal with a court hearing.

Due to our experience with dental negligence claims, we can value your claim with a high degree of accuracy. This helps to guard you against one of the biggest risks associated with any type of medical negligence claim – settling for less than the claim is truly worth.

We offer a free initial no obligation consultation during which we will be able to tell you if you have a claim worth investigating further.

To arrange your consultation please contact the new client team on 01752 292204.

Our dental negligence claims service

Our clinical negligence lawyers help clients with dental negligence claims across England and Wales, including those related to:

• Damage to or loss of teeth
• Nerve damage
• Cosmetic dentistry errors
• Restorative dentistry errors
• Misdiagnosis or late diagnosis of medical conditions
• Inappropriate fillings and root canal treatment
• Incorrect fitting of a crown or bridge
• Incorrect tooth extractions
• Failure to identify and treat gum disease and tooth decay
• Failure to diagnose oral cancer
• Consent to dental treatment

Read about some of the cases we have successfully pursued in relation to dental negligence compensation claims.

How dental negligence claims work

Our medical negligence lawyers always aim to make the process of claiming dental negligence compensation as simple and straightforward for you as we possibly can.

A typical dental negligence compensation claim will involve:

• Building your case e.g. applying for medical records, collecting witness evidence and consulting independent medical experts.
• Contacting the relevant healthcare provider with the details of your claim.
• Ensuring the defendant responds to your claim in a timely fashion.
• Assessing the defendant’s response and advising you of your options.
• Negotiating with the defendant and/or using alternative dispute resolution (ADR), such as mediation or independent evaluation, to secure a suitable settlement.
• Submitting your claim to the relevant court and representing you at a court hearing where required to resolve the matter.

Find out more about the process of making a clinical negligence claim.

Funding a dental negligence claim

When dealing with the stress and emotional turmoil associated with dental negligence, we don’t want to add to your worries with concerns about how to fund a compensation claim. This is why, if we believe you have solid grounds for a claim, we will work with you to find a viable way to fund it.

Generally, the way we do this is with a ‘no win, no fee’ dental negligence claim. This works by allowing you to start a claim without needing to pay anything towards your legal fees and expenses up front, with a contribution only being required from you if we secure compensation for you.

Following a successful claim, the fee you pay us will be based on a percentage of the compensation achieved. This means you will always get to keep the bulk of any settlement or court-awarded damages, while having complete transparency at all times.

Legal expenses insurance can also be a viable option, depending on the type of cover you have. It is frequently offered as an optional extra with home insurance, as well as bank accounts and credit cards, so can be worth considering if available.

To discuss your options for covering the cost of a dental negligence claim, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Find out more about funding a medical negligence claim.

Our expertise in dental negligence compensation claims

With many years of experience supporting clients in a wide range of dental negligence claims, we have earned a reputation for achieving success under even the most difficult of circumstances. Regularly handling both out-of-court settlements and court awarded settlements, we have secured substantial damage for our clients over the years.

Wolferstans is accredited by the Law Society for Clinical Negligence, recognising our particular expertise in this area. We are also Lexcel accredited by the Law Society for excellence in legal practice management and client care.

Various members of our medical negligence team are also on the Law Society and AvMA (Action against Medical Accidents) Specialist Clinical Negligence Panels and have been accredited by APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) as Clinical Negligence Specialists and Brain Injury Specialists.

Find out more about our medical negligence claims team.