Whilst most dentists provide a consistently high standard of care to their patients, sometimes dental mistakes can happen when you are undergoing treatment. If you have been injured or suffered significantly as a result of a dentist’s mistake, you may be eligible to make a claim for compensation. We have outlined some of the most common mistakes dentists make that could mean you might be able to make a compensation claim for dental negligence.
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What are the most common dental mistakes?
Compared to the number of people who are successfully treated by dentists every year without issue, the number of patients who do find that their dentist has made a mistake with their care is very small. However, these errors do happen and sometimes the patient can be injured as a result or may require extensive future dental work to fix the problem. If a dentist makes a mistake and the patient is significantly or permanently damaged as a result, it can affect every area of their life.
Some of the areas we see mistakes being made by dentists can include:
DiagnosisDental Injuries
Not Obtaining Consent
If you think that your dentist has done any of the above and it has resulted in an injury to you or significant pain and suffering, we can offer free initial advice on whether you might have a claim for compensation due to a dentist’s mistake. Get in touch today.
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What to do if your dentist makes a mistake
If you think that you have been injured by your dentist because they made a mistake, you might want to make a complaint to the practice. You can also contact us so that we can assess if you might be able to make a compensation claim. Find out more about complaining about a dentist here.
What if I’m not sure if my dentist made a mistake?
If you’re not sure whether your dentist made a mistake when they were treating you, you might want to get a second opinion from another dentist. If you do this and they agree that your original dentist has caused you an injury or been negligent in their care, you might want to contact us to see if you can make a compensation claim.
How much compensation might I get for a dentist’s mistake?
The amount of compensation that you might receive if your dental negligence claim is successful will depend on the individual circumstances of your case. Usually, the factors used to determine how much compensation you might get for a dentist’s mistake will include the severity of the injury or problem caused by your dentist’s error, the cost of future treatment and the impact that this has had on your life. For a better idea of a potential compensation amount, get in touch with us today for free initial advice.
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Mr M North West – 17/01/2020
“All that remains is for me to thank you for your kind words, for your continued efforts, for providing complete transparency and clarity when required, and also for your patience. I wish you nothing but the best going forwards.”
Mr S, East Yorkshire – 20/12/2019
I just wanted to say a big thank you to you, and your colleagues at Dental Law, for all your hard work in pursuing my claim. I was very pleased with the outcome. Every aspect of the case was handled with the upmost professionalism and clear advice throughout. The advice on liability and quantum was right on the mark. I would not hesitate in recommending Dental Law.
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“I would highly recommend the DLP to others seeking help with dental negligence, for providing excellent advice and clear communication throughout the process, and from a personal point of view making what felt like a daunting prospect at the outset straightforward to understand.”
Client Stories
Compensation received: £5,000 out of court settlement
• Ms R experienced severe episode of pain and sensitivity • An infection in her tooth was left to spread which eventually led to its avoidable extraction • £5,000 awarded in compensation Ms R suffered multiple episodes of pain when her dentist failed to perform a root canal treatment properly, this meant many trips to […]
Compensation received: £4,000 out of court settlement
• A man in his 30’s from The North East will lose a tooth after his dentists failed to spot and treat decay. • A piece of dental equipment had been left in his tooth after a root canal treatment, this caused him intense pain and he was unable to chew. • £4000 awarded in […]
Compensation received: £55,000
Mr D was a regular attending patient and first saw Dr N in 2004 for a routine check-up. He would attend regularly and during numerous visits had a number of treatments including, fillings, crowns and root canal treatment at various teeth. He commented, ‘I didn’t feel like anything was out of the ordinary. If I […]