In order to make a successful construction negligence claim, the claimant must be able to prove that architects, engineers, or builders etc failed to uphold existing safety rules, building regulation requirements or the contractual terms were breached. If any of these scenarios have caused financial loss, then the case may warrant action.

The claimant will need to prove liability in negligence and the law requires fulfilment of certain elements if the construction negligence claim is to be settled in their favour.

Healys’ professional negligence solicitors have many years’ experience in this field and can help you ascertain the merits of your case. To find out more about making a construction negligence claim with Healys, please click here. Continue reading →

There are few things as exciting for a family as getting the builders in, whether it is to build a loft conversion, an extension or to install a new kitchen. However, in the event of incompetent or negligent building work, a time of excitement can quickly turn to one of inconvenience, trauma and great expense – in such a situation it may be possible to make a claim for builder’s negligence . Continue reading →

Deciding to make a claim against a professional advisor is never an easy task, especially as you may have built up a long standing relationship with them. However, if you have suffered losses as a result of inadequate advice or substandard service, then you may be able to make a claim for compensation through a professional negligence solicitor. Continue reading →

One particularly distressing circumstance in which it may be necessary to make a professional negligence claim against a solicitor is where a will has been negligently drafted or executed. Continue reading →

In assessing professional negligence claims against solicitors, courts have to address the question of what advice would have been provided to the claimant had he or she not received the negligent information. Continue reading →

If you feel aggrieved by the services of a professional, and that individual owed you a duty of care, it may be possible to claim damages in respect of financial loss. Continue reading →

Although it can be very difficult to proceed with a professional negligence claim against a solicitor, barrister or lawyer, it is worth bearing in mind that, despite being formidable opponents in a dispute, sensible legal professionals will also understand that when the odds are not in their favour, it is advantageous to reach early and amicable settlement without making recourse to the courts. As such, when faced with the prospect of lengthy and expensive litigation as well as – crucially – damage to reputation, a legal firm can, with the right prompting, be persuaded to settle a case at the early stage. Continue reading →

One possible reason for pursuing a professional negligence claim against a lawyer is a failure to provide adequate advice regarding funding options; for example, conditional fee arrangements or After the Event Insurance (ATE). Continue reading →

In the event that you believe you have strong grounds for pursuing a claim for professional negligence, whether it is against a lawyer, barrister, architect, accountant, surveyor, valuer, or other professional, you may wish to represent the claim yourself, without instructing a lawyer. Below are listed some of the reasons a claimant might decide to take this course of action. Continue reading →

Being the victim of professional negligence can be frustrating and inconvenient – however, unless the negligence you have suffered causes you to sustain significant financial loss, it is unlikely that it will be advisable to instruct a professional negligence solicitor to proceed with a claim. Continue reading →