If you've been a victim of dental negligence or complications from a dental procedure, we can help you claim for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and long-term effects. There are no upfront fees.
A dental negligence claim allows you to seek compensation for injuries caused by substandard care from a dentist or dental professional.
Negligence can occur in many forms, such as incorrect diagnoses, improper procedures, or failure to follow appropriate safety protocols. If your dental care has caused injury, infection, or long-term damage, we can help you hold the responsible party accountable.
Dental negligence can take many forms, and we handle a variety of claims, including:
Even if the circumstances surrounding the injury seem clear, we can help you understand your rights and pursue a claim.
If you have suffered due to dental negligence, you may be entitled to claim for:
You pay nothing to start your claim and nothing while it runs.
We only handle personal injury and clinical negligence claims, from first advice through to court if it comes to that.
If your claim succeeds, the other side pays your legal costs and you keep 100% of your compensation.
Our legal insurance covers the costs if your claim doesn't succeed.
We'll look at what happened and tell you honestly whether you have a claim. There's no pressure to go ahead.
We'll tell you plainly how your claim looks, and keep you updated as it moves.
We help clients across Northern Ireland, in person or by phone, email or video.
Dental negligence occurs when a dental professional provides substandard care that leads to harm or injury. This can include mistakes during procedures, failure to diagnose or treat conditions, or errors with anesthesia.
If you have suffered harm as a result of a dentist's actions or inaction, you may have a claim. We offer a free consultation to help assess your case and provide advice on your next steps.
You can claim for a range of dental injuries, including infections, wrongful tooth extractions, nerve damage, botched procedures and more.
The compensation you receive will depend on factors such as the severity of the injury, required treatment, long-term effects, and lost income. After reviewing your case, we can provide a more accurate estimate.
You will need medical records, dental reports, expert opinions, and any other evidence that supports your claim of negligence. Our team will help you gather all necessary documentation.
Yes, pain and suffering caused by dental negligence, including physical pain and emotional distress, can be included in your compensation claim.
In Northern Ireland, you usually have three years from the date of the negligence, or from when you first knew you had been harmed by it, if that is later. It's best to get advice early, while the evidence is fresh.
Most claims settle without going to court. If yours does go to court, we represent you.
You can claim for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, rehabilitation, and any other costs arising from the dental negligence.
Yes. We will work to gather evidence, including expert opinions, to prove negligence even if the dentist denies responsibility.
Infections caused by improper sterilization or lack of care during a dental procedure can lead to a claim. We'll help you determine whether your infection was caused by negligence.
Yes. If you were given the wrong treatment or diagnosis, resulting in injury or damage, you may be entitled to compensation.
Medical negligence claims usually take longer than accident claims, often more than a year, because independent medical experts need to report on what went wrong and on the injury.
Yes, if a dental implant was improperly placed or failed due to negligence, you can claim for the resulting injury or complications.
If your claim succeeds, the other side pays your legal costs and you keep 100% of your compensation.
Yes, if you have experienced anxiety, depression, or other psychological issues due to dental negligence, these can be included in your compensation claim.
Contact us by phone, email, or through our online form. We will provide a free consultation and guide you through the next steps.
We only handle personal injury and clinical negligence claims. There are no upfront fees, our legal insurance covers the costs if your claim doesn't succeed, and if it succeeds you keep 100% of your compensation.
Kearney Law Group Ltd is a solicitors' practice regulated by the Law Society of Northern Ireland. Registered in Northern Ireland, company number NI663222. Registered office: Bishop Street Chambers, 26–28 Bishop Street, Derry BT48 6PR.
Kearney Law Group only handles personal injury and clinical negligence claims.
We act for clients across Northern Ireland, including Belfast, Derry, Lisburn, Newry, Craigavon and Bangor. See all the areas we cover.
Contact us to arrange your free first conversation.
Belfast: Scottish Provident Building, 7 Donegall Square West, Belfast BT1 6JH
02890 912 938
Derry: Bishop Street Chambers, 26–28 Bishop Street, Derry BT48 6PR
02871 362 299
Email: [email protected]
Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday 8am – 8pm
Friday 9am – 5pm
