What is a professional negligence claim?

Professional negligence occurs when a professional (individual or corporate body) undertakes work below the standard reasonably expected of them.

The standards expected of them can either be set out within a contract or terms of business and implied within this can be a requirement to undertake those services with reasonable skill and care.

If they fail to carry out their work with reasonable skill and care, and are deemed to have fallen below the standard reasonably expected of them, you may end up suffering a significant monetary loss.

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To bring a claim against a professional for professional negligence, you must prove that you were owed a duty of care, they breached this duty of care, and this caused you loss which was foreseeable.

Professional negligence claims can be complex and therefore it is imperative to obtain specialist advice as soon as possible. Get in touch with a specialist member of the team for advice and guidance on professional negligence.

Property Professional Negligence FAQs

What is an example of Professional Negligence in Property?

Professional negligence in the context of property often relates to a conveyancing solicitor failing to identify an important aspect of a transaction, and therefore acting below the standard of care required of them.

What are the criteria for Professional Negligence in Property?

To bring a claim for professional negligence, you should show that you were owed a duty of care, the professional breached this duty of care, and this breach was causative of your loss. Your loss must have been foreseeable.

How should you handle Property Professional Negligence?

Professional Negligence claims require a specialist understanding of the legal matrix which governs these sorts of claims.

We, therefore, recommend instructing a solicitor as soon as possible to guide you through both the law and the procedural requirements for bringing such a claim.

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