Illinois Dental Malpractice Attorneys

Adler & Adler, P.C. represents patients who have been injured or received negligent care from a dental provider.

Dental malpractice may occur when a dentist or other dental care provider fails to properly treat or diagnose an oral health condition, causing significant injury, illness or even death.

Negligent care or treatment may include, among other things:
• Failure or delay in diagnosing an oral disease, such as periodontal disease or oral cancer
• Misdiagnosis of a disease
• Making oral care or oral surgical mistakes
• Failing to properly treat an oral health condition
• Anesthesiology Errors
• Radiology Mistakes.

In addition to the progression of oral cancer, other serious results of dental malpractice include:
• Nerve damage, including facial nerve damage
• Facial paralysis
• Loss of teeth & bone support
• Serious infections requiring hospitalization
• Permanent jaw damage
• Respiratory distress and/or cardiac arrest from anesthesiology malpractice

Dental malpractice cases and dental product liability claims are often complex and require an experienced malpractice attorney to understand and present the facts of the injury in order to make the necessary links between the negligent act and actual injury. If you believe that you are the victim of dental negligence or malpractice, call Adler & Adler, P.C. at 312-443-1488. We can help you determine if you have a viable dental malpractice claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long do I have to file a malpractice claims?

The statute of limitations for a medical malpractice lawsuit varies from state to state. Normally, patients only have 1 to 4 years to bring a suit. In order to protect your rights, you should contact an experienced malpractice attorney at Adler & Adler, P.C. as soon as you suspect medical malpractice or have any concerns or questions following medical treatment.

2. What do I do if I think I am the victim of dental malpractice?

First, if you are receiving on-going treatment, it is important to transfer to a hospital or to a new physician to obtain the proper treatment. Do not accuse or insult the dental care providers. Instead, document everything that has happened, request your dental records and have them reviewed by an expert. Most importantly, consult a qualified malpractice lawyer, such as the attorneys at Adler & Adler, P.C.

Why Choose Adler & Adler?

When you hire Adler & Adler, P.C., you can rest assured that you have hired aggressive, seasoned professionals—lawyers who are highly experienced in the art of negotiation but not afraid to take cases to trial. Senior partners Valerie Harris Adler and Mark Adler know that successful results come from strategy, knowledge, and hard work.

We have the experience needed to help you determine whether your situation is cause for a malpractice claim—and the expertise required to pursue the maximum compensation from the medical malpractice insurance companies involved in that claim. If, as is sometimes the case, the insurance companies representing the involved medical professionals choose to deny doing what is necessary to help a victim or the victim’s family recover and be compensated for their losses, Adler & Adler will argue your case through the trial process.

Recent Dental Malpractice Results include:
• $120,000 on behalf of our client who suffered nerve damage following an implant procedure.
• $72,500 Settlement on behalf of a patient whose dentist failed to properly prepare and place crowns on our client's four front teeth, requiring extensive dental work to repair the damage to her teeth and gums.

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