Frequently asked questions

At the Dental Law Partnership, we believe it is our duty to be transparent and provide our clients with the best advice available. On our website, you can check out some of our clients’ cases and feedback, which will hopefully give you a better view of what to expect from our level of service and the claims process. If you’re unsure whether you can count on us, you can visit our awards and accomplishments page to learn more about what we stand for.

Our website includes, for example, stories of people who have received more than £60,000 each in compensation due to botched dentistry jobs. We have also received positive testimonials from clients across various parts of the country, including the South East, the North West, East Yorkshire and the East Midlands.

We will not be able to specify a precise timescale when you first enquire with us as each case is different. Generally, though, our initial investigations for a dental negligence claim can take about 6-9 months.

If we obtain supportive expert evidence, we will prepare a ‘letter of claim’ — a document outlining all the allegations of negligence — and send this document to the defendant. They will have four months to respond in detail and either admit or deny liability. The defendant can opt to settle the case at any point during the case progress.

In any case, our solicitors routinely endeavour to streamline their procedures in investigating a claim so that we can save as much time as possible for our clients.

If you have suffered dental damage, such as fractured teeth, you could understandably feel distraught that you have received poor treatment from a professional you trusted to provide the correct care.

However, though our dental negligence solicitors are highly knowledgeable about dental law and ready to provide you with legal advice, they also understand that you could be facing many personal difficulties resulting from the below-par dental treatment you have received.

Any dental malpractice lawyer employed by the Dental Law Partnership and taking on your case will be friendly and approachable as well as empathetic about your personal situation.

They will also work hard to ensure that you get the best outcome possible from your dental negligence claim.

How can I find the right solicitor for a dental negligence claim?

You should seek services of a solicitor specialising in the field of dental negligence, as they will be familiar with the dental and legal issues relevant to your situation.

At the Dental Law Partnership, we have more than 20 years’ experience working on dental negligence cases in England and Wales. Our solicitors are well-practised in assisting people across many cases, assessing whether the dental treatment they have received constitutes dental negligence.

The Legal 500 United Kingdom — the respected guide to UK law firms and solicitors — has described the Dental Law Partnership as a ‘market leader in dental claims’.

We are also accredited by the Law Society as well as regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, which sets high standards our solicitors are required to meet.

No, pursuing this claim will not have any implications for what dental care — in terms of quality and services — is available to you in the future.