How to Start A Professional Negligence Claim

Yes, there is usually a primary limitation period of six years from the date of your loss. This is set by the Limitation Act 1980. This means that your case could be time-barred by the court after this period. There may be exceptions, depending on whether the negligence became apparent at a later stage. This secondary limitation period could lead to your case being extended by three years from the date of your knowledge of the negligence. There is a longstop date of 15 years from the date of the negligence in which a claim must be brought, after which, irrespective of when you first knew, or ought to have known, of a potential claim, you cannot bring the claim.

If you are considering bringing a negligence claim against a professional, it is important to take expert advice on how these time limitations apply to your case. We want to help you while we still can so get in touch with us today, even if you are unsure about how long you have left.

For anyone considering making a professional negligence claim, legal costs will be a consideration especially where you have already been let down by a professional and incurred fees.

The good news is that when we take on a professional negligence claim, we are usually able to provide our legal representation on a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), more commonly known as No Win No Fee. This means that if your compensation claim is unsuccessful, you will not pay a contingency fee for our services.

Starting your professional negligence claim is simple. There are a few different ways for you to get things moving:

• Request a callback and one of our trained advisors will call you at a time that suits you
• Use our online enquiry form and fill out a few details such as your name, email address and phone number
• Alternatively, give us a call at 0800 234 3234 or email us at info@beenletdown.co.uk

Each claim is different, with its own unique circumstances, so it is difficult to provide a straightforward answer. The length of time it takes for your case to reach a conclusion will depend on several things, such as the amount of evidence that needs to be gathered and whether the professional in question accepts the blame for any negligence.

Most professional negligence claims are resolved without formal proceedings. If an agreement cannot be reached with the other party and your case does go to court, there’s no need to worry – your solicitor will be there to handle the legal proceedings on your behalf.

We can’t put an exact figure on how much you could receive if your claim is a success. No two claims are the same, and your compensation will depend on different factors.

Rest assured that our experts will work hard to understand the specifics of your case and achieve the compensation you deserve. Your solicitor will talk to you about the amount of compensation you can expect during the initial stages.

We handle the vast majority of cases on a No Win No Fee basis. This means that if you are unsuccessful in your professional negligence claim, there will be nothing for you to pay. In the event of a successful outcome, we charge a ‘Success Fee,’ which will be a mutually agreed percentage of final damages awarded.

The only cost you may have to factor in is that of After The Event (ATE) insurance. ATE covers you paying the defendant’s legal costs in case your claim against them is unsuccessful. This insurance offers peace of mind and reassurance that all your financial interests are protected.