Protecting Dentists And Their Insurers From Dental Malpractice Liability
Dental malpractice claims begin with someone who is not satisfied with the outcome of procedures that can include:
- General dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Endodontics
- Periodontics
Claims can be based on dissatisfaction with cosmetic appearance, excessive pain, permanent damage and, in rare cases, fatalities.
A personal injury claim for dental malpractice must detail a departure from good and accepted standards of care and damages. We are skilled at building defenses that attack both of these legs of a case. Call us today at 718-619-4601 to schedule a free case evaluation.
Was There A Departure From Good And Accepted Care?
Our decades of experience allows us to craft strong cases that are able to effectively attack the idea that there was a departure from good and accepted standards of care. We work with a wide pool of experts who can help us assert what the accepted standards of care are and how they were adhered to during the plaintiff’s procedure. If the case does not offer positive opportunities for securing a victory for our clients through a denial of negligence, we can still rely on our ability to attack the issue of damages.
What Was The Harm Suffered?
Often with dental malpractice claims, clients may experience temporary discomfort. Even if they experience something that would be a permanent condition, dental procedures can often be rectified. We are highly skilled at reducing damages. We perform thorough analysis of medical records looking for previous conditions and other factors that can minimize our clients’ potential exposure to liability.
Types Of Malpractice Claims We Can Help Defend Against
When you are facing malpractice allegations at your dental practice, many different claims and accusations may be brought forth by the other party. Our experienced firm can help you defend against these accusations, which may include the following:
- Improper billing practices
- Ordering medically unnecessary services
- Making negligent mistakes and engaging in medical malpractice
- Paying improper compensation to independent contractors or employees at the dental practice
- Improper marketing that misrepresents services
- Suits filed under the False Claims Act
- Accusations of regulatory violations
- Overpayment issues
These are just a few examples of potential accusations your practice may be facing. It can help to have an experienced legal team on your side at this time.
Building A Strong Defense: Where To Start
Once accusations have been leveled, it is time to work with our team to build a strong defense. The specific strategies you use will depend on the nuanced details of your unique case, but some examples include:
Determining if the standard of care was actually violated:
Malpractice claims often accuse medical professionals of violating the duty of care they owe their patients – perhaps by providing a lower standard of care than would be expected or received elsewhere. But it may be that the client simply had a negative outcome despite receiving the expected standard of care that they would have gotten anywhere else.
Evaluating the situation and the injury:
It is important to gather all evidence of exactly what happened, including medical records, test results, scans, testimony by expert witnesses and much more.
Looking for weaknesses in the case against you:
Just because the other party claims that malpractice has occurred does not necessarily mean that is the case. Perhaps there is no evidence of wrongdoing, or maybe the other party has made significant errors in building their own case. You can use these mistakes or oversights as part of your defense.
Often, the best place to get started is by setting up your initial consultation with an experienced attorney.
Over Six Decades Of Experience Fighting Liability And Medical Causation
At The Law Firm of Connors & Connors, P.C., we have a strong reputation for offering the defense insurance companies and businesses, such as dental practices, need to help them deal with potential liability. That reputation among our colleagues in the legal community has helped our attorneys earn the highest AV* Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review rating system. We are able to offer highly effective representation that can accommodate any level of challenge.
Schedule A Free Consultation To Discuss Your Case
We can help protect your business from exposure to liability for medical malpractice claims. Schedule a free consultation with one of our qualified lawyers by calling our Staten Island office at 718-619-4601, or through our online contact form.
*AV®, BV®, AV Preeminent® and BV Distinguished® are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings fall into two categories – legal ability and general practice standards.