litigation
PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE
Legal advice and representation for individuals and businesses pursuing or defending claims arising from alleged professional negligence and failures in professional services.
When should you seek legal advice?
You should consider obtaining legal advice where you believe a professional adviser has failed to exercise the appropriate standard of care and that failure has caused financial loss, delay or another significant consequence. Early advice can help assess whether there is a viable claim and what evidence may be required.
What should you do now?
Keep all engagement letters, contracts, reports, advice, correspondence and records relating to the professional services provided. Make a clear note of when the alleged error occurred, when you became aware of it and the loss or consequences that followed.
documents that may be useful
- Engagement letter or terms of business
- Contracts or agreements
- Professional reports or advice
- Relevant correspondence
- Invoices and payment records
- Documents showing the alleged loss
- Complaints or responses already made
- Details of any applicable limitation or response deadline
How o'Regan little solicitors llp can help
O’Regan Little Solicitors LLP can assess professional negligence claims, review the relevant professional duties and documentation, advise on causation and loss, negotiate on your behalf and represent you in mediation or court proceedings where necessary.
Frequently asked questions
What is professional negligence?
Professional negligence may arise where a professional fails to exercise the standard of care reasonably expected in providing their services and that failure causes loss or damage.
Do professional negligence claims always go to court?
No. Depending on the circumstances, claims may be resolved through correspondence, negotiation, mediation or another dispute resolution process. Court proceedings may be necessary where liability or loss remains disputed.
What documents should I bring to an initial consultation?
Bring or send the engagement letter or terms of business, relevant professional advice or reports, correspondence, invoices, complaint material and documents showing the financial or other loss you say resulted.
Concerned about professional negligence?
Speak with O’Regan Little about the professional services provided, the alleged failure and the loss or consequences involved.