Teeth play a vital role in your health, appearance and self-esteem. If something goes wrong with them, as a result of dental negligence, we can help you pursue a claim for compensation.
Confidently discuss your case with our specialist Dental Negligence Claims Solicitors – get in touch or call 0191 5666 500 for FREE no-obligation advice.
Every dental negligence case is different. Some people suffer a painful and traumatic experience. Others are left feeling let down or embarrassed.
Whatever emotions you are experiencing, we will adopt a ‘hand-holding’ approach and guide you through the Dental Negligence Claims process.
To help you understand what went wrong, we will fight hard to get an explanation from the dentist and aim to secure the maximum possible compensation. If required, we will also seek an apology for your negligent treatment.
Any information you discuss with us will be kept in the strictest confidence and we promise to support you every step of the way.
- No win, no fee Dental Negligence Claims
- Step-by-step support – no form filling or paperwork
- Fully-qualified Dental Negligence Solicitors
- Gather evidence about your care
- Consult with independent dental experts
- Talk to you in a relaxed and friendly way
- Make it easy to understand case intricacies
- Fight for compensation you deserve
Tell us your problem and discover if you can make a Dental Negligence Claim – call 0191 5666500 for a free initial consultation or contact us and request a call back.
No Win, No Fee Dental Negligence Claims
To ensure you can gain affordable access to justice with no financial risk to you, we fund the majority of our Dental Negligence Claims through a No Win, No Fee conditional fee agreement (CFA).
In essence, this means you won’t pay anything upfront and you will not incur any costs if your claim is unsuccessful. If your case is successful, most of your legal costs will be paid by your opponent or their insurance company. The remainder will come out of any compensation you receive.
As part of our clear and transparent approach to costs, we promise to keep you fully informed about how much compensation you are likely to receive with regular updates throughout the claim.
Based in Sunderland – trusted across the North East & UK
If you’d like to utilise the experience and expertise of our clinical negligence solicitors, we would love to fight for the support and compensation you deserve.
Dependable and vastly experienced, our team of Dental Negligence Solicitors in Sunderland also represent clients in Newcastle and can quickly travel to anywhere in the North East as our head office in central Sunderland is just a stone’s throw from the train station. We also represent people from across the UK, many of whom have been referred by previously successful clients.
Whatever the nature of your Dental Negligence Claim, get in touch for a no-obligation and confidential discussion either in person or via video call.
Arrange a consultation with our solicitors – call 0191 5666500 today!
Dental Negligence FAQs
What Is Dental Negligence?
Dental negligence is a broad term which relates to any type of injury directly caused, overlooked or made worse by a dentist of dental practitioner.
If you have experienced treatment where an error has been made, or if a delayed diagnosis has led to an injury, illness or further complications; you may be entitled to claim compensation.
If this sounds familiar to you, our Dental Negligence Solicitors could help you seek justice and secure the maximum possible damages.
What types of Dental Negligence are there?
If a dental practitioner or dentist causes harm or discomfort, there are two main types of Dental Negligence Claims you can make.
Misdiagnosis or Failure To Act Claims: The cause of a dental problem is not correctly identified and as a result an issue may not have been fixed or the problem may have escalated, potentially causing further damage to the teeth, gums or jaw.
Inadequate or Insufficient Dental Treatment Claims: Issues which arise when substandard techniques are used during treatment or a failure to recognise treatment is required, leading to further serious issues.
What are the most common examples of Dental Negligence Claims?
- Delayed or incorrect diagnosis – including oral cancer misdiagnosis
- Cosmetic dentistry problems – crowns, veneers, bridges, implants & whitening
- Poor treatment – no anaesthetic or pain relief, damage to crowns or veneers
- Periodontitis (gum disease) – Failure to diagnose or treat
- Failure to treat or diagnose decay, infection & tumours
- Treatment mistakes – leading to teeth loss or damage
- Orthodontic negligence – straightening & braces
- Root canal problems – failure to fully remove root
- Administering medication to which a patient is allergic
- Providing defective crowns, bridges or oral devices
- Allowing patient to swallow an instrument
- Tooth extractions – nerve and gum damage
- Failure to prevent tooth loss
- Removing the wrong tooth
- Permanently injuring a nerve
How long does a Dental Negligence Claim take?
To successfully pursue a dental negligence claim, you need patience and expert legal advice you can trust, as the complexity varies on a case-by-case basis. It could take less than 12 months. It might take years.
In our experience, most dental negligence claims are settled quickly. But the more complicated your case, the longer it usually takes. This often depends on the severity of your injury, the time required to gather all the necessary evidence, including reports from independent dental experts, and the willingness of the dentist to accept liability for your pain and suffering.
To minimise the stress caused by the legal process, we can provide immediate representation, offering expert support and advice throughout the entire case.
Are there any time limits for making a Dental Negligence Claim?
In most cases, a dental negligence claim needs to be made within three years of the time when you first realised you may have received negligent treatment.
If three years have passed, you won’t be able to pursue a case. But there are some exceptions to this dental negligence time limit.
There is no time limit when claiming compensation on behalf of a child. When they turn 18, the three-year rule applies.
If someone does not have the mental capacity to claim for themselves and you are claiming on their behalf, there is no time limit.
If you’re not sure whether you qualify to make a claim, get in touch or call 0191 5666 500 and discuss your case with our Dental Negligence Solicitors.
