We all know mistakes can happen, but when you trust a professional to provide a service for you, you are entitled to expect certain standards. And sometimes their mistakes can cost you a lot of money.
If you have relied on a professional and something they have done (or not done) has caused you financial losses, you may be able to claim compensation.
Truth Legal has been helping clients to recover professional negligence compensation for many years. We understand how difficult it can be to put your faith in another firm of professionals after what has happened. But our commitment to ethical legal services, and our exceptional client reviews, show just how seriously we take holding and repaying the trust placed in us by our clients.
Contact us today to discuss your situation and find out about your rights. We offer free initial consultations, and there will be no obligation on you to proceed further.
What is professional negligence?
Professional negligence can be thought of as a serious mistake or mistakes by a professional. But more technically it is a significant failure to meet professional standards – such that no other professional of that type would reasonably have carried out the work in the way that they did. Some examples are:
- A personal injury lawyer missing a crucial deadline, preventing you from continuing a personal injury claim
- An immigration advisor providing incorrect advice which you rely upon to your detriment
- A trade union representative or employment lawyer giving you incorrect legal advice in an employment law matter
- A surveyor failing to report significant defects in a property you are intending to buy
Professional negligence is different from poor service. Examples of poor service might be slow progress or a lack of communication – which are far from ideal when paying for a service, but are not as severe as professional negligence.
If professional negligence results in you incurring losses, you may be legally entitled to claim compensation. This could be based on your rights under the general law of negligence, and/or through any contract (expressly written or implied) that you may have with the professional.
Some examples of professionals whose negligence could harm you financially include:
- Accountants
- Estate Agents
- Financial Advisors
- Immigration Advisors
- Solicitors
- Surveyors
- Trade Union Representatives
Doctors, dentists, and other healthcare professionals can also cause harm through negligence. However, due to the nature of their work, any negligence is more likely to cause injury rather than financial loss.
If you have been let down by a healthcare professional, you may have grounds for a Clinical Negligence claim.
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Funding a professional negligence claim
At Truth Legal, we offer a range of funding options to give you peace of mind and limit the possibility that you will incur any further expenses. We are often able to conduct matters on the basis of a ‘No Win, No Fee’ agreement, where, in the vast majority of situations, you do not have to pay our fees if we are unsuccessful in recovering compensation for you.
If you have any concerns about this side of making a professional negligence claim, we are more than willing to discuss matters with you in more depth.
Why should I claim with Truth Legal?
Professional negligence claims can be complicated cases to establish and it is a highly specialised area of law. Having the right legal support can make all the difference when seeking compensation.
At Truth Legal, we do everything we can to obtain justice for our clients and provide a high-quality service. And just how we deliver on these promises can be seen from our excellent client reviews, both on Trustpilot and reviewsolicitors.
When you instruct us, you can be sure of receiving:
- A free initial consultation – to discuss your circumstances.
- Specialist technical knowledge and experience – so you can rest assured that your case is in the best hands.
- Practical advice – tailored to your situation.
- Strong representation – fighting for the compensation and outcome you deserve.
- Support and compassion – friendly, knowledgeable professionals on your side through a difficult time.
