Frequently asked questions about dental liability law
What is dental liability law?
Dental liability law deals with patients' claims against dentists for alleged treatment or informed-consent errors. It covers both the defence against unjustified claims and questions of documentation and cooperation with the professional liability insurer.
What should I as a dentist keep in mind in a potential liability case?
Careful documentation and early involvement of the professional liability insurer are important. Whether and how claims should be defended depends on the individual case and should be reviewed by a lawyer.