When you instruct a solicitor, you place your trust in them to act in your best interests and deliver the right legal advice. But what happens when a solicitor or legal professional gets it wrong and their mistake costs you time, money, or other loss.
If this sounds familiar, you may have grounds to sue your solicitor for professional negligence.
Who Can I Sue for Professional Negligence?
You can make a claim against a solicitor or legal professional if they’ve failed in their duty of care to you. This includes:
- Solicitors
- Barristers
- Licensed conveyancers
- Legal executives
- Will writers
- Notaries
In short, if a legal professional has made mistakes that caused you harm or financial loss, you may be entitled to make a professional negligence claim.
Why You Might Need to Sue a Solicitor or Legal Professional
There are many reasons someone might pursue a professional negligence claim against a solicitor. Some of the most common examples include:
- Missed court deadlines or limitation dates, causing your case to fail.
- Incorrect or poor legal advice that led to financial loss.
- Failure to follow your instructions or pursue the case as agreed.
- Errors in conveyancing, such as overlooking title restrictions or planning issues.
- Negligent Will or probate work, leading to avoidable disputes.
Mistakes like these can have a serious impact on your life emotionally, financially, and personally. That’s where our team of professional negligence solicitors can step in to help you put things right.
What You Need to Prove in a Professional Negligence Claim
To succeed when suing a solicitor for negligence, you must be able to show:
- Duty of care: The solicitor or legal professional owed you a duty to act competently and in your best interests.
- Breach: They failed to meet the standard expected of a reasonably competent professional.
- Causation: Their mistake directly caused you harm or loss.
- Loss: You suffered financial loss or damage as a result.
Our experienced solicitors will assess your claim carefully, explaining everything in clear terms and advising whether you have a strong case to proceed.
Why You Need a Solicitor to Sue Another Solicitor
It might feel unusual to need a solicitor to sue another solicitor, but professional negligence claims can be complex. They often require:
- Detailed knowledge of legal duties and procedures.
- Access to expert witnesses and evidence.
- A clear understanding of limitation periods and court rules.
Our team knows exactly how the system works and how to challenge it when it fails you. We’ll handle your claim professionally, efficiently, and with complete commitment to getting the best result for you.
Get in touch with our experienced team today on 0333 004 0272, fill out our contact form here or book a FREE initial consultation here.
