Houston, TX personal injury lawyer Shane Kadlec talks about his experience in handling dental malpractice cases. He mentions that dental malpractice cases in Houston and across Texas are among the most common inquiries our office receives, and unfortunately, many people have suffered from such situations.

His approach to dental—and medical—malpractice cases begins with gathering all records related to the incident and any subsequent treatment required. Those records are then reviewed by a team of medical experts who identify where the standards of care were not met and outline the resulting consequences.

If the elements of a case are established, he often seeks to resolve it through settlement with the claims adjusters for the defendant dentist, doctor, or hospital. Over the past four to five years, he has observed more opportunities to settle these cases without filing a lawsuit. This is significant because litigation in malpractice cases is extremely expensive; even a relatively simple case can cost $30,000 to $40,000 to litigate, making it financially prohibitive for many clients. His goal is always to achieve justice for clients while minimizing unnecessary costs.