How Long Should You Wait Until Filing Your Dental Malpractice Lawsuit?

Blog submitted by Dane Levy, Attorney of Dentalmal.com, a provider of legal services for those injured by dental malpractice in California

Dentists are trained professionals for a reason. Failure to follow established dental procedures can result in devastating consequences for dental patients. Dental malpractice refers to negligent dental treatment that results in injuries or death. If you or a loved one is a victim of dental malpractice, it may be a good idea to file a dental malpractice lawsuit against your dentist.

Dental malpractice attorneys such as Southern California’s Dane Levy have seen many successful dental malpractice lawsuits yielding large sums of money as compensation for the victims. In Attorney Dane Levy’s case, one dental malpractice lawsuit yielded $2.3 million for the victim. If you can prove your dentist violated the dental community’s established standard of care and directly caused your injuries through negligence, you could win a large sum of money as well.

However, to have a chance at winning a malpractice lawsuit, you’ll have to file one before the statute of limitations for dental malpractice expires. The statute of limitations may vary based on the state you live in. For example, in California, it is three years after the date of the injury or after the injury has been discovered. In Arizona, you must bring your lawsuit before the court within two years of the cause of action.

If you are unable to file your lawsuit before the statute of limitations expires, you may be barred from seeking compensation for your injuries. For this reason, it is important to file your claim as soon as you can with the help of a licensed attorney.