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What our clients say...

'Our case had the full attention of our solicitor. We were well advised and kept well informed at all times.'

'In all the years of collaboration with Ignacio Morillas-Paredes, I have come to realise that he is able to solve problems in a creative fashion, he is able to adapt quickly to changes, and he is a quick learner.'

'Ignacio Morillas-Paredes represented us on numerous occasions. During that time, he became a trusted ally, guiding us through the minefield of international litigation in a reliable, realistic and wholly professional manner' .

'From the outset Mr Colman was very approachable in answering our questions in a way we could understand with what was a very daunting procedure for us to undertake.'

'Howard has no hesitation to shows resilience and backbone at the appropriate moments'

'Howard gave valuable time to run through the cases, summarising each case in question and ensuring that I always understood what the pertinent issues were.'

'They are always approachable, easy to talk to and available and have also been extremely proficient at explaining and summarising any discussions or activity.'

'To date, the service has been superb. The team is small, but intelligent and have always grasped the nub of the issues.'

'Neil always returned my calls within hours and was well versed in where we stood and how best to move forward.'

'I would like to personally thank you for the determined manner which you approached this case which was vindicated in the end.'

'Let me express on behalf of my family how happy we are with the way that you have handled our case.'

           
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Professional Negligence Compensation Claims

Getting Started

The first stage in making a claim it to ascertain whether or not you have a viable claim to make. The easiest way to do this is to complete our online negligence claim form providing as much information as possible about the claim, our solicitors will then assess your case and respond quickly with free advice.

If we advise you to pursue a claim, we will then advise you on the best options to fund your claim to minimise your cost. See the funding a claim section for more information on ’No Win, No Fee’ agreements and other funding options which may be available to you.

We will also discuss any other steps we will take on your behalf in line with the Professional Negligence Pre-action Protocol Guidelines.

Do I have a Claim?

If you are considering suing for professional negligence compensation, but you are unsure about the viability of your claim, it is important to consider the following:
Simply because a professional was wrong does not, of itself, mean you have a claim. A professional is not expected to be perfect but must perform to the standard of a reasonable competent professional. Even if the professional has fallen below the required standard you will only be entitled to compensation if you can show that it was the professional’s mistake which caused you to suffer significant financial loss.

For example, if a surveyor fails to notice some small defects in a property prior to purchase there may be no claim if it can be shown that the client would have gone ahead with the purchase at the same price even if the problems had been pointed out to him or her.

Another consideration when evaluating if you have a claim is when the actual negligence took place. A professional negligence claim must be made within 6 years of the date of the negligence having occurred. There are some exceptions to this (for example in cases of fraud) but these are limited.

If you are still unsure if you have a viable claim, then please fill in the online negligence compensation enquiry and we will let you know.

Contacting us for an initial case assessment will cost you nothing.