Dental Malpractice Lawyer In Calgary

A retiree developed a serious facial abscess after complications arose following a root canal procedure, resulting in the spread of infection to surrounding areas. The insurer initially offered a limited amount of compensation for what it characterized as temporary symptoms. Our dental malpractice lawyers reviewed the matter in light of Section 142 of the Alberta Health Care Insurance Act (RSA 2000, c A-20) to assess healthcare costs associated with the treatment. Through the claims process, compensation was obtained from the dentist and clinic owner under applicable professional liability coverage, addressing hospitalization, corrective procedures, and the lasting effects of facial scarring.

A middle-aged professional visited their dentist regularly for five years while an abnormal lesion grew unaddressed, eventually diagnosed as stage III oral cancer requiring extensive surgery and radiation. The dental practice denied negligence, citing patient non-compliance. Our dental malpractice lawyers relied on applicable provisions of Alberta’s evidence law to present expert testimony addressing diagnostic standards and alleged breaches of care. Through the legal process, the client pursued compensation to address medical expenses, reconstructive procedures, and loss of earning capacity, within the applicable limitation period under Alberta’s Limitations Act (RSA 2000, c L-12).

A college student suffered permanent lingual nerve damage during routine wisdom tooth removal, resulting in chronic pain, speech impairment, and taste loss. The dentist’s insurer claimed the injury was a known risk the patient had accepted. Our dental malpractice lawyers reviewed the circumstances of the procedure with reference to Section 7 of Alberta’s Health Professions Act (RSA 2000, c H-7), including whether the applicable standard of care and informed consent requirements were met. Through the claims process, the client pursued compensation for future medical treatment, speech therapy, and diminished quality of life, based on alleged departures from the College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta’s Standards of Practice on informed consent, resulting in a resolution intended to address the long-term impact of the injury.