Dental Malpractice

At Carroll, Kelly, Trotter & Franzen, we provide the highest quality counsel and advocacy when a malpractice suit is brought to a dentist or dentistry.

MANY PATIENTS FILE DENTAL MALPRACTICE SUITS WITHOUT FULLY UNDERSTANDING THE LAW.

Dental malpractice occurs when a dentist fails to properly treat or diagnose an oral health condition, and the patient suffers from a serious, lasting injury or death.

TO PROVE MALPRACTICE, THE FOLLOWING PILLARS MUST OCCUR:

A relationship between the dental professional and patient existed
The professional was negligent in his/her duties and administered care that a competent dental professional would not have
The negligent actions caused an injury
The injury led to damages

Oftentimes patients misinterpret malpractice law because they do not have a clear understanding of the four pillars that must occur to prove malpractice. Due to misinterpretation of the law, the damages requirement is often embellished to include short-term pain or injuries that were unrelated to the dental procedure that occurred. Thus, it is imperative that dental providers analyze and clearly communicate the fact patterns to substantiate a strong defense.

EXPERTISE YOU CAN TRUST

Why Choose CKT&F

Our firm maintains uncompromising ethical standards and personal integrity as we represent our clients during arbitration and, when necessary, trial. We have numerous lawyers with considerable experience in health care law, and many have published and lectured to health care professionals, as well as members of the insurance industry. With a success rate of 93% at trial, we have a significant reputation that allows us to get early and even favorable settlement terms while also allowing us to keep our cases cost efficient.

over