Tooth injury: what you need to know about personal injury and dental injuries

Liane FoeLawyer

Tooth injury is a common type of personal injury that results from an accident, such as a fall, traffic accident or sports injury. The consequences can range from chipped teeth to severe jaw fractures. In addition to physical pain, dental injuries can lead to high medical costs for treatments such as crowns, bridges or implants.

Common causes of dental injury

Tooth injury can occur in a variety of ways:

• Traffic accidents: For example, when you hit your face on the steering wheel or dashboard in a collision.
• Occupational accidents: In hazardous working conditions without adequate protection.
• Sports injuries: Especially in contact sports without the use of mouth guards.
• Falls: For example, due to a poorly maintained road surface or slippery floor.

What can you claim for dental injuries?

If you have a dental injury, you may be entitled to compensation. Below is an overview of the damages you can claim:

• Medical expenses: Treatments by dentists, oral surgeons or orthodontists.
• Smart money: For the physical and emotional pain you suffered.
• Loss of income: If you are temporarily or permanently unable to work due to your injury.
• Other expenses: Consider travel expenses to hospitals or dental offices, and the purchase of special food if eating is difficult.

The link to dental damage

Dental injuries fall under the broader category of dental injury, to which Letselschade Advocaat Amsterdam has also dedicated a special page. Dental injuries can involve complex legal and medical issues. That is why it is important to hire an experienced personal injury lawyer who specializes in this type of injury. Our page on dental injury offers more insights and specific information about possible compensation.

What to do after tooth injury?

1. Get treatment right away: See a dentist or oral surgeon to have your injury documented.
2. Keep all medical reports: These are crucial as evidence.
3. Enlist legal help: Contact us for advice and guidance.

How can Letselschade Advocaat Amsterdam help you?

At Letselschade Advocaat Amsterdam, we work exclusively for victims, not insurers. This means that we always put your interests first. Our experienced attorneys will guide you through the entire process:

• Legal advice: We help you understand what you can claim and how to make your case strong.
• Collecting evidence: such as medical reports and dental statements.
• Negotiations with the insurer: So that you receive the maximum compensation.