Bodewell Wins $825,000 Dental Malpractice Settlement
Improper tooth removal procedure • personal injuries and damages • accountability achieved
Our trial team obtained an $825,000 settlement in a dental malpractice lawsuit after an improper tooth removal procedure caused personal injuries and damages. The recovery provides our client with the resources to move forward and reinforces a core principle: when preventable dental errors cause harm, accountability matters.
Case Snapshot: Negligent Tooth Extraction → Lasting Harm
- Heightened risk ignored: the patient’s medical history required elevated precautions for any extraction.
- Breach of the standard of care: the provider failed to recognize and manage those risks during the procedure.
- Resulting impact: ongoing pain, complications, and meaningful reductions in quality of life, including eating, speaking, and daily activities.
Through focused investigation, expert consultation, and a trial-ready presentation, Bodewell held the provider accountable and achieved a just outcome.
Dental Malpractice Claims Are Rising
Expanded access to dental insurance has increased extractions, implants, crowns, root canals, and cosmetic procedures across Alabama and Georgia. With higher volume and more complex treatment, errors can increase. A dental malpractice claim addresses avoidable injuries caused by care that falls below professional standards—it is not about punishing inevitable complications.
Common Failures in Dental Malpractice Lawsuits
- Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of infection or oral disease
- Nerve injury during extraction or implant placement
- Failure to obtain informed consent or discuss risks and alternatives
- Infections linked to inadequate sterilization or retained fragments
- Improper restorative work (crowns/bridges/implants) causing long-term problems
How Bodewell Proves a Dental Malpractice Case
| Bodewell Advantage | How It Helps Your Claim |
|---|---|
| Defense-insider insight | We anticipate insurer tactics and counter low offers with trial-ready evidence. |
| Expert-driven proof | Board-certified dental experts establish the standard of care and breach. |
| Causation & damages | Records, imaging, and functional-impact statements connect negligence to harm and cost. |
| Settlement leverage | We prepare for a jury from day one—pressuring defendants to pay fair value. |
Suspect Dental Negligence? Steps to Protect Your Case
- Seek evaluation and follow treatment; request copies of records and imaging.
- Document symptoms and daily impacts with dates, photos, and notes.
- Avoid social posts and recorded statements; do not sign broad releases.
- Call Bodewell—we obtain records, consult experts, and preserve evidence immediately.
Compensation in a Dental Malpractice Claim
- Corrective procedures and follow-up care
- Medications, therapy, and necessary medical devices
- Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life
- Punitive damages when conduct was reckless or willful
Deadlines in Alabama & Georgia
Many medical and dental malpractice claims must be filed within two years, and some matters have shorter notice requirements or statutes of repose. Deadlines are technical and fact-specific—contact us promptly so we can calculate the exact date and begin preservation.
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Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case is unique. This page provides general information, not legal advice.