Dental Negligence

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Going to the dentist is not an experience most people enjoy. Nevertheless, we put our trust in the professionals and, in the vast majority of cases, everything is fine. But when things go wrong, who do you turn to?

Dental negligence can result in pain, trauma and often embarrassment. For some people, their natural instinct is to hide away. For others, the first thing they ask is How can I sue my dentist?

Dental compensation - don’t be embarrassed to contact us

Our expert solicitors can help you with your dental claim. Please don’t be embarrassed to contact us. Your initial consultation is free and our solicitors take a sensitive approach. We are used to talking to people in all kinds of distressing circumstances and may even be able to visit you in your home, if you prefer.

We can often tell you within minutes whether or not your claim is likely to be successful and even how much compensation you’re likely to receive. Once you decide to go ahead, we act quickly and do everything we can to secure you maximum compensation. And with our No Win, No Fee Promise, you don’t have to pay us a penny unless we win.

Compensation amounts

Examples include:

Negligent implant treatment and bone graft - £40,000
Failure to manage periodontal disease (gum disease) - £21,000
Nerve damage following extraction - £16,000
Failure to detect caries and take radiographs - £11,000
Damage to mouth via root canal treatment - £ 7,000
Negligent needle stick injury - £ 6,500

Can I Claim?

Don’t try to second guess whether or not you can claim – with our initial free consultation, you have nothing to lose by asking the experts.

• Experienced solicitors
• Clear, sensitive communication
• No up-front fees
• Free initial consultation
• We take on cases others turn away
• Rapid resolution
• Guaranteed no win, no fee – you don’t pay a single penny unless we win

Call an expert today for your FREE assessment
0800 169 1325

Q. What is Dental negligence?
A. Dental negligence is when you have been the victim of a poor level of care from a dental professional be they in the private sector or the NHS.

Poor care and dental negligence are not necessarily the same thing and negligence is something that is very much defined in law. A key feature of a successful claim is being able to show that you suffered a loss or injury due to the treatment you received.

We have legal experts who are experienced in determining if a case has merit and we would be happy to talk to you to discuss if your individual circumstances may be suitable to make a claim.

Q. Should I contact you?
A. Too many people do not get the compensation they deserve because they do not realise that they have a case! We offer free advice on whether you may have a case and our legal experts will be happy to discuss your individual circumstances. Don’t miss out because you didn’t take appropriate professional advice!

Q. How long will a claim take?
A. This will depend very much on the individual circumstances of the case.

Q. Will I get all the compensation I am awarded?
A. If you have been the victim of a poor level of care from a dental professional then we can help you claim the compensation you deserve. In most suitable cases we will make a no-win, no-fee, 100% compensation claim for any injuries you suffered due to your injury as a result of poor dental treatment.

Q. How much compensation will I receive?
A. Each dental claim is different, and the compensation will vary depending on the severity of the injuries. We evaluate each case to determine the extent of the injuries, any long-lasting effects or impairment, lost time from work and any other related expenses resulting from the incident. In general, more serious or permanent injuries will result in a higher settlement.

Q. Can I make a claim on behalf of a loved one who is no longer with us due to dental negligence?
A. Yes, though this is quite a complicated area of the law. Please call us to discuss your individual circumstances and we will be able to advise you.

Q. Will I have to attend a medical examination?
A. This is a possibility, however we will endeavour to avoid this when ever possible.

Q. Will I have to appear in court?
A. If the defendant denies liability then this will be fairly likely. An independent dental expert will undertake any examination.

Q. Why use Applebys Solicitors?
A. As solicitors we specialise in all aspects of personal injury law. This includes the complex area of dental negligence. We have specialist legal experts who have perfected the claims process so that there's the minimum amount of inconvenience to you. We offer an end-to-end claims process that ensures that all aspects of your claim are taken care of. Our primary goal is to make the process of filing a claim as easy and painless as possible. We know that most victims are not experienced in dealing with health care professionals. We will work hard for you to ensure there are no undue delays and that you receive all the compensation you deserve.

Q. What's the first step?
A. Contact Applebys Solicitors using the form on the right or call us on 0800 169 1325. We'll ask you a few questions to determine if we feel you may have a case.

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