Can a Lawyer Help Me Make a Professional Negligence Claim?

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It's normal when consulting and paying for the services of a qualified professional to expect, and demand, to receive high standards. Often this is unquestioned. If things go wrong or you don't receive the level of service that you would expect, the tendency is to back away and say nothing.

Consulting a professional negligence lawyer may not be a route that would cross your mind to follow. Typically you tell yourself that these people will be beyond litigation, protected by sets of rules or regulations which are not your right to question.

This is where you are wrong. A professional negligence claim can be brought against any practicing professional - whether it be a legal negligence claim against a solicitor or barrister - or a claim against such as an accountant, surveyor, valuer, architect, dentist or doctor - provided the case can be proved.

So, if you are unhappy with the service that has been provided and suffered a loss as a consequence then you need the support of a specialist negligence lawyer.

Bringing and defending a professional negligence claim needs a solicitor who is experienced in this area of Law and can act in your interests to find a solution. This may mean reaching an amicable agreement by resolving a dispute with negotiation or via formal mediation.

The process for taking a qualified professional to Court, possibly suing for compensation can be complex. It may require in depth study, investigative skill, detailed forensic evidence and analysis.

A professional negligence lawyer will collate and give this evidence on your behalf and it is vital to consult a solicitor who has experience in bringing such claims to Court with a successful outcome. His or her evidence may provide the crucial turning point in your professional negligence claim resulting in success.

After analysis of your claim, the solicitor will give you a realistic forecast of how strong your case is and if any compensation for loss is due to you.

However, it is good to be aware from the outset that, in attempting to sue an accountant or financial advisor, you will need to overcome many professional regulations by which they are governed.

If your case is strong enough and you are advised by your professional negligence solicitor that it is worth your while proceeding he will need to call in independent experts to examine the details of your case. So, it makes sense to consult a fully qualified specialist lawyer to support you. This is definitely not an area for A DIY approach.

Considering making a professional negligence claim? Bonallack & Bishop are solicitors specialising in legal negligence claims. Tim Bishop is senior partner at the firm, responsible for all major strategic decisions. He has grown the firm by 1000% in 13 years and has plans for further expansion.

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