Professional Negligence

Claiming damages against a professional can be daunting, but our solicitors understand the key issues of your complaint, and with our wealth of experience, we will help and support you throughout your claim.

Professional Negligence

When you hire a professional service provider such as a solicitor, an accountant or a surveyor, your instruction should be completed with care and skill.

Unfortunately, sometimes, professionals make mistakes and they might even give you negligent advice. If you think you have received negligent advice or the expert failed to advise you within the limits of their standard of practice, then you could have a claim if you have suffered a loss because of their negligence.

As your solicitor, our role is to:

  • Explain the legal actions available to you
  • Help you prepare witness statements where necessary
  • Represent and support you in and outside court

Common questions to consider include:

  • has a solicitor incorrectly advised you on the value of your personal injury claim?
  • has an accountant failed to correctly advise you of your tax liability?
  • has a surveyor made a mistake in surveying your new home?
  • have I suffered a loss as a result of any mistake or negligence?

Examples of professional negligence include:

  • a solicitor failed to advise you of the deeds on your newly purchased home
  • an accountant failed to detect fraud
  • an engineer prepared a defective plan
  • a financial advisor advised you to obtain a defective product
  • a solicitor missed a time limit