Dental malpractice is negligence by a dentist or other dental specialists like an oral surgeon, orthodontist, endodontist, periodontist, dental hygienist, or dental assistant. Dental malpractice is a subspeciality within the field of medical malpractice that involves substandard care of a patient’s mouth, jaw, dentition, or head.
A dentist is not negligent simply because the desired result was not achieved. As the plaintiff, you must establish that the dental health care provider did not provide a standard of care, which can be proven through the testimony of expert dental witnesses who provide similar procedures.
In a dental malpractice lawsuit, you can seek compensation for current and future dental and medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering caused by medical error.
The statute of limitations to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Michigan is two years, either from the date of the incident or from the date of the last treatment, so you should talk to a medical malpractice lawyer as soon as possible following your injury.
At Cochran, Kroll & Associates, P.C., our experienced attorneys represent clients in a range of practice areas that include personal injury, workers’ compensation, wrongful death, and medical malpractice.
Dental malpractice cases are complex and involve the interpretation of the law and medicine. At Cochran, Kroll & Associates, senior partner, Eileen Kroll is a seasoned trial lawyer and registered nurse. She specializes in treating victims with dignity while helping them understand and navigate their medical malpractice case, including negotiations with the insurance company.
Our team of medical malpractice attorneys evaluate your unique situation and determine your legal options. Our legal team has an extensive network of dentists and medical professionals who assist in reviewing cases to determine whether medical negligence occurred and if the claim can be effectively prosecuted.
If you or a loved one is an injured patient due to the negligence of dental health care professionals in Clinton or the surrounding areas and seek legal advice, contact our law firm at 866-MICH-LAW for a no-obligation case evaluation. Our law firm never charges a fee unless we win a settlement.
