Dental Negligence Claims

Who can bring a dental negligence claim?
You may be able to claim compensation for any dental injuries you have suffered as a result of dental negligence i.e. because of a mistake made by a dental health practitioner. If you have suffered harm, or financial loss, as a result of negligent dental treatment, you may be able to make a claim against the practitioner irrespective of whether the dental treatment was received through the NHS or on a private basis.

Hay & Kilner have acted for clients whose complaint relates to a range of dental injuries including:

• Nerve injury
• Cosmetic dentistry problems
• Restorative dentistry errors
• Delay in diagnosis of periodontal disease
• Negligent tooth extraction
• Substandard implant placement
• Bone grafting

Why choose Hay & Kilner?
Hay & Kilner’s team of specialised clinical and dental negligence solicitors has recovered hundreds of thousands of pounds of compensation on behalf of their clients in dental negligence claims.

We provide a high-quality service and will take the time to get to know you and understand exactly what you have been through with your dental treatment to get you the compensation you deserve. We represent clients in all areas of the North East and are happy to come out to see you at home if you ever have difficulty attending the office.

When to make a dental negligence claim?
An Act of Parliament sets out time limits for bringing a clinical/dental negligence claim. Failure to issue proceedings within this time scale may mean that the dental negligence claim is time barred and cannot proceed.

The Limitation Act provides that the time limit is three years from the date on which harm resulted from the allegedly negligent action; or, if later, the date when you became aware that you received negligent dental treatment.

In the case of minors that is for the people who are under the age of 18 years, the limitation period does not begin to run until their 18th birthday.

If the injured person is suffering from a mental disability the time limit does not start to run until mental capacity has returned. If mental capacity never returns then an action for damages for dental negligence can be started at any time in the future even though the primary 3-year limitation period may have expired.

Find out more about when to pursue a dental negligence claim with our article Is it too late to bring a dental negligence claim?

How much does it cost to make a dental negligence claim?
There are several ways a claim can be funded; the most common being under a Conditional Fee Agreement on a ‘no win no fee’ basis. Read more about the different ways to fund your potential dental negligence claim with our article No Win No Fee and other options for funding your medical negligence claim.

How long will a dental claim take?
Dental negligence claims can take anywhere from a few months to a few years to reach a resolution. The likely timescale usually depends on the severity of your injuries and whether or not your dental health practitioner accepts responsibility for your injuries.

How do I start a dental negligence claim?
If you think you may be entitled to compensation for a dental injury you have suffered, contact our team on 0191 232 8345 or using our online contact form and we will arrange an initial appointment to discuss your potential dental negligence claim free of charge.