Dental Malpractice Lawyer in Chicago for Injured Patients
When Dental Care Goes Wrong
Most dental care is safe-but errors can cause lasting pain, numbness, infection, and expensive corrective work. The Law Offices of Mark P. Loftus represents patients across Chicagoland, from Loop practices to suburban clinics, who were harmed by negligent dental treatment.
Common Dental Malpractice Scenarios
Improper implant placement causing nerve or sinus damage.
Failure to diagnose/treat infections or oral cancer warning signs.
Substandard
crowns or bridges that fail or cause pain.
Nerve injuries during extractions or root canals.
Inadequate
x-rays or imaging leading to misguided treatment.
Anesthesia errors in dental settings.
Proving a Dental Negligence Claim
Dental malpractice cases require showing a departure from accepted dental standards and connecting that error to your injury. Mark works with dental experts and uses records from corrective providers to demonstrate how negligence caused the damage and what it will take to fix it.
Results & Experience
Dental Malpractice FAQ
What injuries are common?
Nerve damage, chronic jaw pain, infections, failed restorations, and disfigurement or scarring.
My dentist says it was a known risk-do I have a case?
Some risks are inherent, but negligent technique or missed diagnoses can still be malpractice. An expert review helps clarify.
How long do I have to file?
Generally two years from discovering the injury and no more than four years from the malpractice. Don't delay.
Get Help Fixing Dental Wrongs
From River North to Oak Park and Berwyn, Mark P. Loftus helps dental patients secure funds for re-treatment and recovery. Call for a free evaluation.