Dental Negligence Leeds

Now that you’ve decided you’re ready to start a dental malpractice claim in Leeds, you’ll probably want to understand how the Dental Law process works. We understand that every situation is different, which naturally means that the process you undergo may differ slightly from the steps provided below. However, this section should help to give you more of an idea of how to proceed.

In most cases, the Dental Law claims process follows these steps:

1. First, you’ll need to contact us, either by calling us on 0800 152 2038 or by completing our enquiry form. During the initial contact, we’ll go through a questionnaire with you in order to find out more information about your claim and the negligence that has occurred. In most cases, we will be able to make a decision as to whether we can open a case for you at this stage. However, this will depend on the specific circumstances of the claim, and we may have to consult with our internal team first.
2. Once your case has been accepted, we’ll provide you with some paperwork, including our no-win, no-fee conditional agreement. It’s important to read through the documentation in full – once read, you’ll need to sign the paperwork and return it to us.
3. Once returned, your paperwork will then be passed onto our team of paralegals to assess your case. They will establish a timeline for your case and collect important evidence, such as your dental records. These records have to be legally kept by your dentist for a minimum of two years.
4. Our dedicated team of legal advisors will then work through the details of your case, assessing whether it’s something we can pursue. If we can’t submit a valid claim for you, we will notify you as soon as possible.
5. If we believe that you have a good chance of a successful claim, your case will be assigned to one of our specialist claim solicitors. Your allocated solicitor will draft a letter of claim, which will be sent to the defendant and/or their legal representation. Once received, the defendant has a total of four months to respond to the letter of claim.

6. Once a response has been received, your specialist solicitor will work with the defendant and their representation to settle the claim in your favour.

7. In most circumstances, our dental negligence claims are settled at the negotiation stage. However, if negotiations fail, you may be required to go to court, if the defendant resists the claim. In these cases, we will do our best to represent you in court. It should also be noted that if your claim goes to court, the judge will decide on the amount of compensation you receive.

We always aim to resolve your case as quickly as possible, keeping you updated every step of the way. Whilst we cannot state the exact amount of compensation you will receive, we will do our very best to ensure you have a successful compensation claim.

We also offer a no-win, no-fee guarantee, which means that you will not have to pay anything, should your claim be unsuccessful (for whatever reason). You’ll only need to pay our legal costs if your case is successful.

Our record of success is a testament to our skills – to find out more, please head to our Client Stories and Testimonials pages.

It’s important to note that there is a set time limit of three years to open a claim (from when the dental negligence originally occurred, or when you became aware of the issue) so it’s important to get started with your claim as quickly as possible.

If you find that you still have more questions after reading through this page, our expert team will be happy to help. All you need to do is call us or fill in our online contact form, and we’ll be able to answer any queries you have.