Professional Negligence

Negligence arises upon the breach of a duty of care owed by the professional to his client.

Any financial loss that results directly from the act of negligence.

Generally, you have six years to bring a claim from the date of the breach of contract, or the date loss was suffered. This is known as the limitation period, and there are circumstances where this may be extended. However, there may be difficulties determining when loss was actually suffered and the later you leave it, the more difficult bringing a claim may be. We advise seeking help regarding any potential claim at the earliest possible stage.

Settlement can be achieved within a few months if liability is admitted, and court proceedings are not necessary. If it becomes necessary to issue a claim at court, the claim could take 18 moths to two years to resolve, depending on the complexity.

We act for clients in negligence claims in relation to:

• Solicitors.
• Barristers.
• Accountants.
• Doctors.
• Chartered Surveyors.
• Financial advisers.
• Tax advisers.
• Insurance Brokers.

Yes – a solicitor owes a duty to his client to act with reasonable care and skill.

A solicitor breaches his duty of care by acting below the reasonable standard of care and skill.

Most professionals are required to have indemnity insurance in the expectation that mistakes do happen, but professional negligence claims are not always straightforward, and can often turn into complicated disputes. This is why it is imperative you seek expert advice from the outset. We will work hard to determine the issues in your particular case, seek to narrow down the issues and provide an estimate of how much you are likely to receive and the extent of the legal costs that may be incurred.

We will seek to explore alternative dispute resolution techniques where possible to reach settlement, potentially avoiding the need to get into expensive litigation through the courts. We are sensible with costs and always work with you to achieve the best solution.