Professional Negligence Articles and News
Any professional, whether they are a solicitor, a surveyor, an accountant or a barrister, has an obligation to advise you properly and with an appropriate level of expertise. If a solicitor or barrister gives you the wrong legal advice, the results can be catastrophic. Similarly, if a surveyor misses a major fault with a property you are buying, you could be left with a disaster to sort out. The good news is that in the vast majority of cases, the professional will have insurance, and so you won’t have to worry about them going bankrupt if you make a claim against them. Professional negligence claims are a niche and specialist area of law, and so it is important to take advice from a lawyer who knows how to handle these cases, from the very outset. Samuels Solicitors has dealt with professional negligence claims for over 30 years, settling many large and complex disputes and recovering significant damages for clients in that time. We are of course also experienced in taking professional negligence cases to court, although we understand that most clients would wish to avoid the expense if at all possible.
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In recent years the number of claims against solicitors for the way in which they have handled divorce settlements has been on the increase.28/03/2017
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When you hand your money to an investment professional, you trust them to handle your affairs in the best way possible. But what happens when they make a mistake that causes you financial loss?07/11/2016 -
Jan Samuel
Usually a solicitor does not owe a duty of care to an opponent, but there are exceptions. Read on to find out more.11/07/2016 -
Professional negligence claims against solicitors require expert assistance at an early stage, to ensure you claim the right compensation, in the right way.06/07/2016 -
A professional negligence claim brought against a firm of solicitors was struck out as being an abuse of process, after significant delays.12/02/2016 -
Time is running out for claims against banks who mis-sold interest rate hedging products to individuals and small businesses. Read on to find out how we can help.13/11/2015
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If you have lost the chance to bring a claim because your solicitor was negligent, how would your damages be calculated? Read on to find out.11/11/2015
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If you have received poor advice from a solicitor, you could have a claim against them, as the mistake could have cost you a great deal.13/10/2015 -
Jan Samuel
Professional Negligence occurs when the service you receive from a professional falls below the standards you are entitled to expect. Read on to find out what you can do about it.09/10/2015 -
A staggering 90% of property owners have not claimed the full value of their capital allowance, according to recent research. Has your solicitor or accountant failed to spot this?08/09/2015 -
A solicitor who failed to tell a client about a proposed school development near a £25 million London property, was found to be negligent.29/07/2015 -
Judith Thompson
Kitsons LLP acted negligently by failing to advise purchasers of a pub that there was no clause preventing the sellers from setting up a rival business.17/07/2015