Dentistry lawyer

In dental practice, accidents can happen. If you have been wrongly treated or the victim of negligent dental treatment, you may need legal help to recover damages. This article considers the main aspects of legal services for compensation for damage caused by a dentist in Ukraine.

 
Responsibility for damage caused by a dentist is the process of obtaining compensation for physical, moral or material damages that a dentist may cause to a patient due to negligence, professional errors or untimely treatment.During the provision of low-quality medical services to a patient, material and moral damage may be caused. Material damage is compensated in cases where it arose as a result of illegal decisions, actions or inactions that violate the patient's personal and property rights. Moral damage is compensated if it was caused as a result of illegal decisions, actions or inaction, in the presence of the fault of the person who caused it.Moral damage is compensated if, as a result of low-quality dental services, the patient experienced moral or physical suffering. The court can award compensation regardless of material damage. One-time compensation for non-pecuniary damage may be granted, unless otherwise provided by agreement or law.

Dental attorneys can provide the following legal services: - Advice on the compensation process;

- Preparation of documentation for court proceedings;

- Representation of the client's interests in court;

- Negotiations with the insurance company;

- Other support in the case.

The cost of a dental lawyer consultation

The main step is to collect all the necessary documentation that confirms the fact of damage caused by the dentist. In the future, it is necessary to contact the dentist or the clinic where the treatment was performed with a claim for compensation. The claim states circumstances, evidence and demands compensation for damages. Further steps depend on the course of events and the response to such a claim.

In the event that the clinic refuses to compensate the damage caused in a pre-trial procedure - you have the right to apply to the court with a claim for compensation.

The following steps must be taken to write and submit such a statement of claim:

• Set the exact data of the defendant;
• To decide on the jurisdiction of such a case;
• Conduct damage assessment;
• Pay the court fee.

What will need to be proven during the trial:- Prove the existence of an agreement between you and the medical provider regarding the provision of medical services (present the contract, receipts, note to the doctor, appointment letter, extract and other documents that confirm the fact of receiving services in to this clinic or from this doctor);

- Convince the court that dental services of inadequate quality were provided as a result of the doctor's actions or inaction (this task is more difficult, but achievable. If after receiving the services, your health condition has deteriorated, record this, and if necessary, contact the same doctor again, or, in case of refusal, to another specialist, and ask to document your request).

If you find yourself in a difficult situation related to damages caused by a dentist, you should contact a lawyer specializing in this branch of law. The lawyers of "Prykhodko and Partners" have many years of experience in the field of medical law. You can get a consultation by filling out the form below: