(815) 726-4311
  • History
  • Attorneys
    • James C. Byrne
    • John M. Spesia
    • Christian G. Spesia
    • Jeffrey S. Taylor
    • Michael R. Stiff
    • Bradley S. McCann
    • Jacob E. Gancarczyk
    • Michael A. Santschi
    • E. Kent Ayers
    • Thomas M. Ewert
    • Kent F. Slater
    • Jonathan W. Powell
  • Practice Areas
    • Personal Injury
    • Medical Malpractice
    • Eminent Domain
    • Employment & Civil Rights
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Business & Tax Planning
    • Real Estate & Zoning
    • Energy & Utilities
    • School Law
    • Municipal Law
    • Estates, Wills & Trusts
    • Appellate Practice
  • News & Cases
  • Testimonials
  • Philanthropy
  • Contact
  • Home
You are here: Home / News & Cases / Dental Malpractice Case Settles For $250,000.00

Dental Malpractice Case Settles For $250,000.00

December 17, 2017

In 2009 and 2010, a dentist extracted eight teeth and inserted corresponding implants into the maxilla (upper jaw) of a 66 year old patient. However, due to the dentist’s negligence the implants failed, resulting in serious bone loss across his patient’s maxilla. In addition, the dentist had negligently drilled two of the implants directly into the patient’s nasopalatine nerve and maxillary sinus, which caused her significant and continuous pain.

Spesia & Taylor fought to hold the dentist accountable for his negligence, and won a favorable decision in the appellate court. In the appellate court, attorneys John Spesia and Jacob Gancarczyk successfully advocated on behalf of the patient to prevent the dentist from using improper evidence at trial. The appellate court agreed and barred the dentist from admitting prejudicial evidence. 2017 IL App (3d) 140926.

After securing the favorable decision in the appellate court, Attorneys John Spesia and Jacob Gancarczyk secured a $250,000 settlement. The patient said she was “very satisfied” and “very happy that we won the case” and thankful for “John and his firm for turning the negative experience with [her] dentist into a positive outcome.”

Filed Under: News & Cases, Personal Injury & Malpractice

Schedule a Consultation:

Contact us today to set up a time to speak with a Spesia & Taylor professional about your legal needs. CLICK HERE!

Featured News:

Spesia & Taylor Donates to the Spanish Community Center Food Pantry

Spesia & Taylor has stepped in to help the Spanish Center of Joliet with a donation to its food pantry. According to Veronica Gloria, Executive ... Read More

Spesia & Taylor and Attorney Brad McCann are Open for Business to Meet Your Trust, Estate, and Corporate Needs

All of us have been adjusting how we live our lives or how we conduct business in light of Covid-19. As Governor Pritzker makes changes to what is ... Read More

Witnesses In The Era Of Covid-19; Signing Important Documents During Social-Distancing

Executive Order From Governor Pritzker on Witnesses During Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation On March 26, 2020, Governor Pritzker issued Executive ... Read More

The COVID-19 CARES Act; How It Effects Your Financials And 2020 Taxes

Summary Of Tax And Financial Factors Of The CARES Act The CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act was signed into law on March 27, ... Read More

COVID-19 Update – Spesia & Taylor is Open for Business

During these unprecedented times, Spesia & Taylor remains committed to providing legal services while protecting the health and safety not only of ... Read More

1415 Black Road
Joliet, IL 60435
Phone: (815) 726-4311
Fax: (815) 846-2410

Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Sitemap

footer-logo-1footer-logo-3footer-logo-4


© Copyright 2018 Spesia & Taylor Attorneys at Law. All rights reserved. Design by MoatzArt