When enlisting a solicitor or barrister they have a duty of care to you that their services will be carried out to certain standards and that reasonable care and skill are used when dealing with your case. If they fail in these duties and you have suffered a loss, as a result, you may be entitled to lodge a professional negligence claim against them.
At Bridge Law, an experienced solicitor within our litigation team will advise you upon whether you have a claim, and if your case is ongoing, assist in transferring your file to us or another party to deal with your case, limiting any further loss you may suffer.
Some examples of solicitor or barrister negligence by way of example only are:
Poor professional advice about your property can leave you in a difficult position and have serious consequences such as lost money, lost time or missed opportunities.
Surveyors have a responsibility to ensure you are aware of the state of a property and over- or under-valuing a property or failing to spot defects can cause you to suffer a loss.
Architects can have various responsibilities, however failing to properly manage or supervise a project, obtain appropriate planning permission or failure to comply with building regulations can all be grounds for a claim.
Estate agent negligence can have a huge impact on your ability to buy or sell and cause delays or direct financial loss. A breach of duty can include incorrect valuations, providing legal advice where they are not qualified and misleading buyers.
Speak to a member of our team to discuss your particular circumstances and to establish if you have a claim.
Whilst financial advisors and mortgage brokers should be providing services only in the best interests of the consumer, that is not always the case. Examples of poor or negligent advice can include:
If you have received bad advice or been mis-sold investment products, mortgages or other financial services and have suffered a loss, talk to a member of our team about your rights with regard to claiming damages.
When appointing an accountant, you should be able to trust that they will ensure your finances are handled correctly, however, the service you receive can sometimes be below the standard you should expect which can result in your or your business suffering a financial loss.
Examples of cases where you may be entitled to make a neglgiance claim include receiving incorrect tax avoidance advice, failing to meet important deadlines, inaccurate valuation of assets or incorrect auditing.
If your personal or business accountant has provided advice which in result has caused you to suffer financial loss, then you may be entitled to make a professional negligence claim. Talk to a member of our Professional Negligence team today about your claim.
For legal help or to find out more please contact one of our offices or email info@bridgelawsolicitors.co.uk
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Bridge Law is a trading name of Bridge Law Solicitors Limited, a company registered in England and Wales: company number 10007745.
Registered office: 40 Town Street, Marple Bridge SK6 5AA. Director: Claire Stewart.