2015, issue 1

How do we decide whether to settle claims?

Susan N'Jie
BySusan N'Jie
Published22 April 2015
We explain the processes involved in managing claims

If a claim can be successfully defended, and the member wants to defend it, we will mount a robust defence

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This page was correct at publication on 22/04/2015. Any guidance is intended as general guidance for members only. If you are a member and need specific advice relating to your own circumstances, please contact one of our advisers.

Susan N'Jie
DDU dento-legal adviser

Sue qualified from Guy's Hospital Dental School in 1986 and went into general dental practice in the UK. She spent two years in South Africa helping to set up dental practices in Johannesburg. After 20 years in general dental practice, she joined the Dental Law Partnership, advising on the clinical aspects of negligence claims. Sue joined the DDU in April 2011 and works as a full-time dento-legal adviser.

How do we decide whether to settle claims?