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If your dentist has made a mistake or an error whilst treating or diagnosing a dental issue then you may have a claim for dental negligence.

Where dental procedures, such as root canal treatment, implants or extractions, go wrong it can cause serious physical and psychological injuries. If your dentist or orthodontist has made a mistake then our specialist legal experts can advise you in relation to a claim for dental negligence.
Dental Negligence Claims
Examples of types of dental negligence cases are:
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Implant errors where the implant was fitted incorrectly
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Restorative dental work errors
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Nerve damage, sometimes caused by tooth extractions
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Delay in diagnosing oral cancer or misdiagnoses of oral cancer
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Cosmetic dental errors such as veneers, teeth whitening which went wrong
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Failure to diagnose gum disease (Periodontitis)
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Where the wrong tooth gets removed
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Where there was an error with anaesthesia during dental treatment
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Root canal treatment where the root was not removed completely or not filled correctly.
When can you make a claim again a dentist?

You can make a claim against a dentist or dental professional if you have suffered from an injury or financial loss because of dental negligence.

What Are the Time Limits For Making A Dental Negligence Claim?
You have two years from the date of the negligence or the date you became aware that you may have received negligent treatment within which to issue proceedings. After this point the claim becomes statute barred.

There are some exceptions to the two-year rule, and these include if the injury occurred to someone under the age of 18. There is no time limit up to the age of 18. From the age of 18, the time starts to run, and the two-year limit applies.

The other exception is where the injured person does not have the mental capacity to take a claim on his or her own behalf.

As it can take a significant length of time to take up dental records and investigate a claim it is advisable not to delay seeking advice relating to a dental negligence claim.

How Long Do Dental Negligence Claims Take?
It can take some time to investigate a claim and progress a dental claim to a successful conclusion. On average a dental case will take approximately two years to settle but this can depend on the severity of the injury or whether the dentist admits negligence.

We are highly efficient expert medical negligence solicitors and as a result we investigate cases quickly and progress cases to a successful conclusion efficiently.

Why choose Rachael Liston LLP, Medical Negligence Solicitors?

We are specialist dental negligence solicitors with approximately 20 years’ experience dealing with dental negligence claims. We fully investigate dental negligence claims and ensure that we consult with the necessary experts, whether that be in relation to the pain and suffering, or in relation to the financial loss because of the negligence. We have a track record of successfully pursuing dental negligence claims.

For more information about how we can help you with medical negligence claims, please contact Rachael Liston on 01-9123240 or email info@rachaelliston.ie

Types of Medical Negligence Claims

Brain Injury Claims

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Stroke Misdiagnosis Claims

A stroke can occur when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off or reduced, preventing the brain tissue getting the oxygen it needs. Strokes are a medical emergency and urgent treatment is essential.

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Birth Injury to Mother Claims
For most women, having a baby is a positive experience and they leave hospital having received excellent care.

Unfortunately, when something goes wrong or where negligence occurs, before, during or after childbirth, it can result in very serious physical and psychological injuries.

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Birth Injury to Baby Claims
If your baby has been injured due to mistakes or errors by doctors or midwives before, during or after giving birth then you may be entitled to make a claim for medical negligence.

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Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Claims
If your baby died due to hospital negligence then you will have many unanswered questions as to what caused the death of your baby.

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Gynaecology Claims

Gynaecologists are doctors who specialise in investigating, diagnosing, and treating disorders of the female reproductive system.

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Misdiagnosis Claims

Misdiagnosis occurs when a doctor or medical professional fails to accurately diagnose a patient. It can arise when there has been a incorrect or delayed diagnosis of a medical condition such as cancer, meningitis, diabetes, heart disease or head injuries.

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A&E Negligence Claims

A&E departments deal with many different types of medical emergencies. These departments are highly pressurised and emergency care can sometimes go wrong and cause serious injury to the patient. Accident and emergency claims can arise where negligent delay or incorrect medical treatment results in the patient suffering from illness or injury, which would not have occurred but for the negligent care.

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Dental Negligence Claims

If your dentist has made a mistake or an error whilst treating or diagnosing a dental issue then you may have a claim for dental negligence.

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Fatal Claims
If the loss of a loved one was a result of a medical mistake or error, then you may be able to pursue a fatal claim on you and your family’s behalf.

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Cauda Equina Claims

Cauda Equina Syndrome is a medical emergency and needs to be treated urgently to avoid long-term irreparable neurological damage. If your doctor has failed to recognise the symptoms of Cauda Equina Syndrome and failed to refer you for emergency treatment, then it is possible that you have a claim for medical negligence.

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Surgical Injury Claims

Surgical negligence claims arise when mistakes occur during surgery which result in the patient being injured.

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Spinal Injury Claims
Spinal injury can be caused as result of a delayed or missed diagnoses or during routine surgery. Where the injury is caused because of negligence, it may be possible to make a spinal injury claim with Liston Flavin Solicitors.

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Defective Medical Device Claims
If a medical device is defective it can cause serious harm to patients. It can also make a condition worse and necessitate additional surgery.

Despite strict standards and rigorous testing of medical devices, sometimes products are defective and can cause serious personal injury. This may require a patient having to undergo further surgery to remove and replace the defective medical device.

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Nursing Home Claims

Some of the most vulnerable in society reside in care homes and nursing homes and whilst most people who reside there receive an excellent level of care. There are exceptions, however, where failings in care by the staff who are responsible for caring for the vulnerable and elderly results in poor care and medical treatment which leads to injury and can tragically lead to death. This can result in a claim for medical negligence.

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Covid 19 Claims
Non-Covid patients are at risk of serious harm or death because of a delay in accessing treatment or medical services during the pandemic.

If you have suffered from unnecessary illness or harm because of a delay in accessing the required medical care, then you may have a claim for medical negligence.

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GP Claims
When we feel unwell, we generally go to our GP and on the most part patients receive exceptional care. Sometimes, however, symptoms are missed, and doctors fail to diagnose or refer patients for further treatment.

GP’s play an important role in ensuring that patients are assessed appropriately, prescribed the correct treatment, and referred on for specialist care without delay.

If a GP makes a mistake which causes a patient to suffer unnecessary pain and financial loss, it may be possible to pursue a claim for medical negligence.

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Cosmetic Surgery Claims
Cosmetic surgery mistakes can be devastating, both physically and mentally. Where a procedure goes wrong or where a cosmetic surgeon or dermatologist makes a mistake which causes an injury then it is possible to pursue a cosmetic surgery claim.

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