$1,800,000
Dental Malpractice Settlement
2025. Our client previously received radiation to the head and neck as treatment for throat cancer. Years later, he underwent dental extractions and placement of implants.
During the dental procedure and follow‑up, he developed serious complications, including implant failure and exposed jawbone. He was ultimately diagnosed with osteoradionecrosis and required multiple surgeries, including removal of dead jawbone and reconstruction.
The lawsuit alleged that the treating dentist should have recognized the increased risk from the prior radiation and taken additional precautions, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, before proceeding. The defendant disputed both the standard of care and whether any different treatment would have changed the outcome.
After extensive discovery and expert review, the case was resolved at mediation for a $1,800,000 settlement, which included compensation for significant past medical expenses and future care needs.
Disclaimer: Case results depend on a variety of factors unique to each client’s matter. Past results, including this $1,800,000 settlement, do not guarantee or predict similar outcomes in any other cases.
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