Wigan law firm negotiates settlement 50 times original offer after pensioner’s dental treatment blunders
“Wigan lawyers have secured a six-figure settlement for a pensioner who was left with life-changing facial scarring through negligent dental treatment and subsequent infections.
Pilgrim Hope Solicitors in Standish negotiated the deal which was 50 times the original offer, it has been revealed.
The firm’s client, who wishes to remain nameless, had initially sought treatment from a dental hospital based in Liverpool, to undergo a full dental clearance.
Severe malpractice left them with a life-threatening mouth and throat infection, that blocked their airway and having to be rushed to A&E for critical emergency surgery.
The initial treatment was already extensive, with 17 teeth requiring extraction and the removal of five roots. Unfortunately, the surgeon who undertook the extractions left one of the roots in place which led to the initial infection taking hold.
Originally offered a four-figure sum, the client decided to seek specialist legal advice. This was the right course of action, as the mounting costs of the treatment required were unaffordable and would have left them substantially out of pocket.”
If you have suffered as a result of dental negligence, you may have a claim for compensation.
Contact our Clinical Negligence team for further information on 0161 446 1122, or alternatively you can send through an email to enquiries@pablasolicitors.co.uk