Dental Negligence Lawyers Canberra

Dental negligence, in short

Dental treatment that falls below the accepted standard can cause pain, nerve damage and expensive corrective work. We can help you claim. United Legal is a Canberra firm based in Fyshwick. We work on a No Win, No Fee basis and your first conversation is free.

Dental Negligence: what you need to know

Dental negligence includes extracting the wrong tooth, nerve damage during implants or extractions, failing to diagnose gum disease or oral cancer, and poorly performed crowns, bridges and root canals.

Corrective dental work can be costly. A successful claim can cover that work as well as compensation for pain and suffering.

Dental negligence we help with

Nerve damage from extractions or implants
Wrong tooth extracted
Failed implants, crowns or bridges
Missed gum disease or oral cancer
Infections after treatment
Orthodontic treatment problems

Dental negligence

Dental negligence includes nerve damage from extractions or implants, failed root canals, missed oral cancer, infections and treatment carried out without proper consent. Some injuries cause lasting numbness or chronic pain.

Dentists must meet the standard expected of a competent dental practitioner. An independent dental expert can review your records and X-rays to assess whether the treatment fell short.

What you can claim

If a doctor, hospital or other health provider fell below the accepted standard of care and that caused you harm, you may be able to claim compensation for pain and suffering, past and future loss of earnings, medical and treatment costs and care and assistance. Every claim needs an independent medical expert to review what happened.

Read more about medical negligence claims.

Evidence that helps your claim

You do not need to have everything before you call us, but these records make a medical negligence claim stronger. Keep copies of anything you have:

Your medical, hospital and test records
Notes of what you were told and when
Receipts for treatment and medication
Names of the doctors and staff involved
Any complaint letters and responses

How much could a dental negligence claim be worth?

Every claim is different. The amount depends on how serious the harm is, your past and future medical costs, the care you need, your lost earnings, and how strongly the expert evidence supports the claim. We give you an honest estimate once we understand your situation, and we prepare every claim to get its full value rather than settling early.

Why people choose United Legal

Three lawyers on every case. Your claim is checked by more than one experienced lawyer, start to finish.
A local Canberra firm since 2004. We know the ACT schemes, insurers, doctors and courts.
No Win, No Fee. No upfront costs, and you get a written costs agreement before we start.
Serious injury experience. Our results include a $20m+ settlement and a $1.4m workers compensation claim.

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What to do now

Write down what happened, when, and who treated you.
Ask for a copy of your medical records, or let us request them for you.
Keep receipts for treatment, medication and travel.
Talk to a lawyer before you sign any release or accept an offer.

Dental negligence: FAQs

Do I need to see another dentist first?

It helps to get treatment from another dentist for your own health. Their records can also help your claim.

Is dental work covered by the same time limits?

Yes. In the ACT you generally have three years, with some exceptions. Get advice early.

I have permanent numbness after an implant. Can I claim?

Possibly. Nerve injury can result from poor planning or technique, or from a failure to warn you of the risk.

Can I claim back the cost of fixing bad dental work?

Corrective treatment costs can be part of a claim, along with pain and suffering where the injury is significant.

How much does a medical negligence lawyer cost?

We run these claims on a No Win, No Fee basis. Your first conversation is free, there are no upfront fees, and if your claim is not successful you do not pay our professional fees. You get a written costs agreement before we start.

Is there a time limit?

In the ACT you generally have three years to start a claim, but there are exceptions, including for children. Get advice as early as you can.

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