Professional Negligence

If you have suffered a loss as a result of professional negligence you may be entitled to compensation.

Our experienced team can help you if a professional, such as a builder, architect, solicitor, barrister, doctor, or surveyor, fails to meet the agreed standard, leading to a loss. We will provide clear advice on the law and funding options for compensation and guide you through the legal process

If you have suffered a loss as a result of professional negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. The compensation could cover damages for financial loss, emotional distress, and other related costs. To pursue a claim for professional negligence, you will need to show that the professional had a duty of care to you, that they breached that duty of care, and that the breach caused you a loss.

Our team of Specialist Professional Negligence Lawyers have 10 years of experience in dealing with Professional Negligence disputes. Our Senior Professional Negligence Partner, heads up a small niche team of Litigation Executives, leading some of our most high-profile cases to a successful conclusion.

The team compromises of two Litigation Executives, who do much of the day to day work on cases. Although they are not legally qualified, they have between 2 and 8 years experience and have received extensive training within our firm and work under the direct supervision of a Partner, with over 20 years, post qualification experience. We have a proven track record in achieving successful outcomes for our clients. You can find out more about our price information on our website.

Common types of professional negligence

Legal negligence: This can include errors in drafting contracts, failure to advise clients on legal risks or consequences, and missed deadlines.

Medical negligence: This can include misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, and failure to provide adequate care or treatment.

Accounting negligence: This can include incorrect financial advice, errors in tax returns or financial statements, and failure to detect fraudulent activities.

Architectural or surveying negligence: This can include errors in design or construction, failure to identify building defects or structural problems, and inaccurate surveys.

Engineering negligence: This can include errors in design or construction, failure to identify risks or hazards, and inadequate maintenance or repairs.

Financial negligence: This can include mismanagement of investments, fraud or misrepresentation, and failure to provide appropriate financial advice.

Our initial legal advice is at no cost to you, so speak to one of our specialists now.

Call us on 0333 200 4232

What our clients have to say…

“In difficult circumstances my husband was given excellent advice and assistance so that his case could be pursued. It was dealt with in an exceptionally caring, diligent and professional manner which led to a successful outcome.”

Margaret

“What a great experience dealing with WE Solicitors. From the day they took my case on til the day it was resolved I received nothing but great communication, excellent service and exceptional professionalism throughout.”

Alex Surace

“Kept me informed the whole way through the process. The claim required minimal effort on my part as my solicitor did all the hard work for me. The settlement we finally agreed on was far higher than I expected at the start of the process.”

Mr Hughes