Dental Malpractice Attorney in Waterbury

Holding Negligent Dentists Accountable

Dental malpractice, like general medical malpractice, involves a patient not receiving proper treatment from a professional. Dental procedures can be very complicated — any negligence during preparation or throughout the course of treatment could cause injury or illness. Like medical doctors, dentists have a duty to provide quality care to their patients.

People who are harmed because of a dentist’s failure to follow the proper processes could be entitled to compensation. Our Waterbury dental malpractice lawyer has recovered millions of dollars in compensation for injury victims. Contact us to discuss the details of your case.

To schedule a free consultation with our legal team, complete our contact form or call (203) 528-0152.

Types of Dental Malpractice Complications and Injuries

Dental malpractice claims can involve any case of negligence during a dental procedure. Because the definition of dental malpractice is broad and up to interpretation, there are a variety types of situations that can be presented in a case.

Failure to diagnose is a type of dental malpractice that is not uncommon in medical malpractice cases. Due to a lack of knowledge, testing errors, or other factors, a dentist could incorrectly diagnose a patient’s condition and proceed with unnecessary treatment. A failure to diagnose can be detrimental, as the patient will not receive the care they need and could be injured by a medical procedure or medication they do not require. Anesthesia and Novocain are frequently used in dental surgeries and other dental procedures. Complications with these processes are common in dental malpractice cases as well. Other types of dental malpractice cases may include performing an incorrect procedure, improper extractions, and failure to treat infections.

Dental malpractice can result in issues such as:

Implant complications & issues
Disease and infection/sepsis
Cancer
Jaw fractures
Bridge and crown injuries
Tooth extraction injuries
Root canal injuries
Nerve (inferior alveolar nerve, buccal nerve) damage
Endocarditis
Novocain and anesthesia complications
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders
Permanent numbness
Wrongful death

Causes of Dental Malpractice

Dental malpractice can be caused by many of the same factors as standard medical malpractice cases: Understaffing, negligent hiring and supervision, inadequate training, and lack of resources are some examples. In cases of a dentist’s individual liability, simple carelessness or inexperience could be a cause of injuries.

It’s possible that someone other than your dentist or attending dental assistant could be partially liable for your injuries. Third parties who could share fault in a dental malpractice case may include the management of a dental practice, a testing company, or a business that manufactures drugs and medical devices.

Fraud/Medical Malpractice Settlement $23,900,000
Auto Accident $1,800,000
Medical Malpractice $1,000,000
Slip & Fall Accident $572,000
Construction Accident $400,000
Workers’ Compensation $400,000
Slip & Fall Accident $350,000
Maritime / Admiralty Case $335,636
Premises Liability/Slip & Fall Accident $275,000
Workers’ Compensation $250,000

Hear It From Past Clients

“I knew I was in the best possible hands, my case ended with a very comfortable settlement.”
- Dena
“I couldn't be happier for the way they handled my case. I was very happy with my settlement. I would highly recommend the Brennan Law Firm.”
- Lisa
“They were there for me every step of the way and I was very happy with the end result.”
- Tom R.

Dental Malpractice Damages

A person who is injured because of dental malpractice can sustain major injuries and infections, resulting in extensive financial and non-economic damages. Dental procedures can be very expensive, and the cost of dental work will only increase if additional surgeries or medications are needed to correct the effects of malpractice. Depending on the type of injury, a patient may require non-dental medical care as well.

To recover damages following an instance of malpractice, a patient may turn to their dental insurance provider. Unfortunately, your claim could be denied. Insurance policies often do not cover non-economic damages either — dental malpractice claims allow injury victims to recover the full amount of compensation they are entitled to.

Contact Us to Schedule a Free Consultation

At Brennan Law Firm, LLC, our lawyer understands the unique complexities of dental malpractice claims. We are prepared to represent you if a dental surgery or routine procedure resulted in injury, infection, or illness.

Contact our firm to speak about the circumstances of your dental malpractice case. Throughout your case, our attorney will provide insight into your claim, knowledgeable legal advice, and tenacious legal representation. We personalize our legal strategies to satisfy each individual client’s needs.

Send us a message or call (203) 528-0152 for a free consultation with our Waterbury dental malpractice attorney.