How to Make a Successful Dental Injury Claim with The Injury Lawyers

How to Make a Successful Dental Injury Claim with The Injury Lawyers

If someone else’s negligence caused your injury, you may be entitled to significant compensation through a dental injury claim.

Dental injuries can be among the most overlooked yet severely impactful types of personal injury. Whether caused by a road traffic accident, a slip in a public place, assault, or even clinical negligence during treatment, the physical pain, financial burden, and emotional toll can last for years.

The Injury Lawyers has recovered millions for clients across the UK suffering from injuries, including broken teeth, jaw fractures, nerve damage, and lost teeth.

Common Causes and Types of Dental Injuries Eligible for a Dental Injury Claim

Not every toothache qualifies for compensation, but many traumatic dental injuries may do. The most common scenarios we see can include:

• Road traffic accidents where facial impact damages teeth or jaws
• Slips, trips, and falls in supermarkets, workplaces, or on poorly maintained pavements
• Sports injuries where proper protective equipment was not provided
• Assault or violence resulting in knocked-out or fractured teeth
• Clinical negligence during dental treatment (e.g., wrong tooth extraction, nerve damage from injections, or botched root canals)

Even seemingly minor chips can lead to long-term problems such as infections, abscesses, or the need for implants costing tens of thousands of pounds. That is why pursuing a dental injury claim early is essential — compensation can cover private dental treatment, cosmetic restoration, loss of earnings, and pain and suffering.

Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Your Dental Injury Claim

1. Seek Immediate Treatment: Visit your dentist or A&E as soon as possible. Delaying treatment can weaken your claim and your health.
2. Document Everything: Take clear photographs of your injuries, keep all appointment cards, receipts, and obtain copies of dental records and X-rays.
3. Report the Incident: If the injury happened in a public place, workplace, or road accident, ensure an official report is made.
4. Get Expert Legal Advice Quickly: The law limits you to a set period of time, usually from the date of the injury (or date you became aware of negligence), to start court proceedings. Contacting a specialist sooner rather than later can protect your rights.
5. Let Specialists Handle the Rest: At The Injury Lawyers, we can arrange independent dental examinations, obtain expert reports, and negotiate with insurers on your behalf. Most importantly, we can operate on a genuine No Win, No Fee basis — meaning no worries for you.

A single broken front tooth may require crowns, veneers, or implants costing £3,000–£15,000 over a lifetime. Multiple teeth or jaw fractures can run into six-figure sums when future treatment and loss of earnings are included.

Why Choose The Injury Lawyers for Your Dental Injury Claim?

• Over 20 years specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence
• Dedicated claims team with direct access to leading experts
• Proven track record of beating initial low offers from insurance companies
• Free initial advice and home visits available in some serious injury cases
• No Win, No Fee

Do not let someone else’s negligence leave you with a lifetime of pain and expense.

Take action today: Call The Injury Lawyers free on 0800 634 7575 or complete our 60-second claim checker here now. Your consultation is completely confidential and carries no obligation. Let us fight for the full compensation you deserve — because your smile matters.