Dental Negligence & Malpractice Compensation Claims

What is a no win no fee dental negligence claim?

No win no fee claims were introduced so people could make claims regardless of their financial background. They're a type of agreement between you and your dental negligence solicitor that means you won't have to pay any legal fees should you lose your case. You only pay them a pre-agreed amount if you win.

Am I eligible to make a dental negligence claim?

There's a good chance that you have the right to claim compensation if you've suffered from dental negligence in the past three years. After you've told us your story, we'll assess whether you have a legitimate case or not straight away.

Our panel of dental negligence lawyers takes most cases on a no win no fee basis. If one of them takes your case, it's a sign that they're confident of helping you win compensation.

How do I start a dental negligence claim?

If you're ready to start your dental negligence claim, there are several ways you can go about it:

• Fill in our online form. We'll give you a call back as soon as possible, free of charge.
• Call 0808 239 4747 to speak to a member of our team of friendly helpline advisors. We're available seven days a week, including bank holidays.

Use our compensation calculator for an indicative amount of how much dental negligence compensation you could receive. It'll also tell you if you can pursue your claim entirely online.

How does the claims process work?

Each case is different. However, they do tend to follow similar steps. Once a dental negligence lawyer from our panel has taken on your case, here's what you can expect.

1. You'll give your solicitor your story in fine detail, telling them what happened and how it has affected you. They may ask you for supporting evidence, such as the details of witnesses to the event, photographs and dental records.
2. Your solicitor will inform the dental practice that you intend to make a negligence claim.

Your lawyer will negotiate on your behalf. In the best-case scenario, the other party takes responsibility for what happened and settles quickly. Regardless, your dentalsolicitor will be there every step of the way to help you seek compensation for the negligence or malpractice you experienced.

How much compensation can I claim for dental negligence?

It's difficult to give a straight answer to this question, as the payout that you could get for dental negligence in the UK depends on the particulars of your case. 

When we calculate how much compensation you can claim for dental negligence, we use the 16th edition of the Judicial College Guidelines. Our calculator tool also incorporates these to give you an indication of how much you could get.

How much will I pay my dental negligence solicitor?

You only pay your solicitor if you win your case. In that event, they'll take a capped amount from your settlement. But since this is pre-agreed with you, there's no need to worry about any nasty surprises. This amount may even be smaller than expected if the settlement requires the other party to pay some of your legal fees.

The main thing to remember is that your lawyer will communicate everything to you. You won't have to pay more than you agree to before beginning a dental negligence claim.

Will I have to go to court?

It's unlikely that you will need to go to court during your dental negligence claim. However, if the other party contests the claim, you may need to. But there's no need to worry about it. Your solicitor will be with you throughout your journey, making sure you're prepared.

Do I need no win no fee insurance?

We always recommend that you take out After the Event (ATE) insurance when you make a dental negligence claim. It's designed specifically to cover all your legal fees so there's no financial risk involved in making your claim.

You don't need to worry about organising this policy. Your solicitor will do it for you. Any premiums involved are included in the cap on charges and will be deducted from your settlement.

What if I lose my claim?

You don't need to worry about losing your dental negligence claim. There's no financial risk for you either way. That's because we take most cases on a no win no fee basis. If you do lose, you won't have to pay a single penny.