How To Make A Dental Negligence Claim

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2 Specialists in Whilst care is often to a good standard, sometimes the treatment given can fall below the standard that should be expected. Negligent treatment can cause unnecessary pain and suffering as well as financial loss. The effects can potentially be long lasting, in some cases leading to loss of teeth and poor cosmetic results. claims can arise from a wide variety of treatments. Some of the most common types of dental negligence claims can include: Poor Orthodontic Treatment, Substandard Cosmetic dental treatment Ill- fitted crowns, implants and bridges Failure to diagnose and manage existing conditions, such as decay or gum disease Poor Root Canal Treatment. Failure to prescribe antibiotics Claiming against a medical professional can be very complex, to help with any questions you may have; we ve complied a few questions that clients may have surrounding representation. If you would like further information, we provide free initial legal advice regarding your claim please call us on or info@tlwsolicitors.co.uk

3 Frequently asked questions Initial advice is provided free of charge and without obligation Could a dental claim mean I need to attend court? What is? The definition of can be described as suffering an injury as the result of substandard dental treatment from a dental professional. Will my claim affect my medical treatment? Are there time limits surrounding my dental claim? must be issued within 3 years from the date you could have reasonably been expected to know there may have been medical negligence in your treatment. This may differ only in exceptional circumstances. In very rare circumstances a client may need to attend court, if the case proceeds to trial then you may need to attend court. How long could the compensation process take? We advise every client that their case is individual and the claim process is dependent on the nature and complexity of your claim. It should not affect the standard of any treatment you are receiving or mean that you would not be able to receive treatment on the NHS. How do I know I have a dental negligence claim? At TLW Solicitors we offer free initial advice and will work with you to assess your claim potential. In most cases we operate a no win, no fee policy. How much compensation should I expect to receive? This depends entirely on the nature and severity of your injuries. We will need to obtain independent medical evidence before we could value your case.

4 KEY CONTACT Christina Batson Head of Clinical Christina has over 10 years experience in Clinical, providing both the medical knowledge and legal expertise to successfully help you with your claim. Heading up TLWs Clinical department Christina is dedicated to achieving the best outcome for all clients. Our Clinical department specialises in the complex area of dental law; meaning you benefit from experienced legal representation from one of the UKs leading law firms. Working with clients to secure a positive outcome, TLW Solicitors unique approach to law means we offer a professional yet personable service working towards compensation. With a national client base, we have grown into a multi service law firm providing clients with end to end litigation, focused on the best result for you. We are dedicated at achieving the best outcome for our clients Call our friendly team on or info@tlwsolicitors.co.uk We re here to help--

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