Personal Injury Professional Negligence ClaimsIf you have been let down by a solicitor in a personal injury case and have lost out financially as a result, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation. Where things have gone wrong it can be hugely upsetting and we understand that making a claim can be daunting. Not to mention the worry about putting your faith in another solicitor.

As a highly regarded firm of specialist solicitors we are committed to upholding the standards of our profession. With a personal, caring and human approach we always put your interests first. If you believe you have a professional negligence claim contact us today to find out more about how we can help you achieve the redress you deserve.

What is a personal injury professional negligence claim?

With the applicable limitation period in most professional negligence cases six years from the date of the negligence, if you believe you have a professional negligence claim it is important to act swiftly.

Solicitors owe you a ‘duty of care’ when providing you with a service. To make a professional negligence claim you need to demonstrate that you were owed such a duty, that the solicitor involved breached this duty, and that this breach caused you to suffer a loss.

A personal injury professional negligence claim may arise where the following has occurred:

Where advice has been given that falls below the standard of a reasonably competent professional with regards to the standards usually expectedWhere strict Court time limits have been missed by your solicitorWhere a lack of care with regards to medical information sought/used can be demonstrated. Including where:

Insufficient medical advice was provided as part of the initial claimThe wrong medical expert was soughtPoor management of medical records can be demonstrated (including where these were obtained at wrong time or were obtained too late)

Where incomplete earning information was sought/used in the initial claimWhere the claim has been rushed through with no consideration of ‘provisional damages’ or chronic pain (particularly likely where claims are processed quickly without a lot of detailed thought)Where the case has taken too long (evidence out of date)Where a client has been badly advised with regard to funding /and ATE policies

Why do such claims arise? Recent government reforms have been introduced to overhaul the cost of the Civil Justice system. As part of these reforms strict time limits are now in place for solicitors to submit documents in personal injury cases. Unfortunately however some solicitors are failing to adhere to these deadlines. Where a personal injury case has suffered as a result of such negligence individuals may be entitled to seek recompense.

In addition there are still too many ‘factory’ claims management companies with a focus on volume claims and a fast turnaround rather than the long-term needs of the injured party. All too often these companies only consider the short term profit for themselves in pursuing personal injury claims, rather than the potential long term impact of such injuries, such as the onset of chronic pain or psychological injuries that can develop and have a devastating impact on a victim’s life. This lack of care and consideration leaves these firms open to professional negligence claims.

Why to do if you have a claim.Linder Myers is a highly regarded law firm. Committed to upholding the standards of our profession if you believe you have been let down through inadequate or improper conduct from a solicitor and have lost out financially as a result, contact us today to find out more about how we can help you achieve the redress you deserve.

Unlike some Personal Injury firms we have specialist litigation solicitors with expertise in professional negligence claims and where required these litigation experts work closely with our Personal Injury department to make sure you get the compensation you deserve.

Where appropriate, we also encourage mediation, avoiding the need for court procedures and reducing any unnecessary stress.

With the costs of making a professional negligence claim variable, we offer a range of funding options which will be discussed with you at the outset of your case. However, thanks to the expertise in our team we do not take cases that we think we cannot win on your behalf.

Add to this a personal, caring and human approach, we always put your interests first and are committed to removing the stress of making a professional negligence claim.

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