Professional Negligence Law in Birmingham

Professional negligence occurs when a professional fails to provide a service meeting the standard expected in their field, and this failure causes you a loss.

Many professionals can be held liable, including solicitors, accountants, financial advisors, surveyors, architects, engineers, doctors, dentists, and vets.

You can typically claim for financial losses, property damage, or personal injury directly caused by the professional's negligence.

Generally, you have six years from the date you suffered the loss, or three years from when you became aware (or should reasonably have become aware) of the negligence and the resulting loss.

The process typically involves assessing the validity of your claim, notifying the professional, gathering evidence, sending a Letter Before Action, attempting to negotiate a settlement, and potentially going to court if necessary.

While not mandatory, professional negligence law is complex. A solicitor can significantly increase your chances of success and ensure you receive fair compensation.

Compensation aims to put you back in the position you were in before the negligence occurred. The amount depends on the extent of your losses.

Many solicitors offer conditional fee agreements (no win, no fee) or work on a damages-based agreement, making claims more accessible.

Yes, many professional negligence disputes are resolved through alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation or negotiation, avoiding the need for litigation.

Clinical negligence is a specific type of professional negligence involving healthcare professionals. While all clinical negligence is professional negligence, not all professional negligence involves clinical care.