Professional negligence
When you or your business consults someone who has held themselves out to be a professional (for example a solicitor, accountant, financial advisor/planner, doctor, engineer), they have a duty to exercise reasonable care and skill in the provision of their professional services.
Claims of this nature can be complex and the precise standard of care owed by a professional will vary in each situation. A professional will not be negligent simply because they have not attained the highest standards, nor will they be negligent for a mere error of judgment.
It will up to the court to determine, usually after the receipt of
expert evidence from other like professionals, what the standard of
skill and expertise would be for a reasonably competent professional of
similar experience.
Time limits apply to civil proceedings so if you or your business is affected by possible professional negligence, it is prudent to seek legal advice at an early stage.
The Stacks commercial litigation and dispute resolution team has the
resources and experience to assist with the resolution of any
professional negligence dispute affecting your business.
Time limits apply to civil proceedings so if you or your business is affected by possible professional negligence, it is prudent to seek legal advice at an early stage.