Can you sue a solicitor for negligence?
Can you sue a solicitor for negligence?
Even though part of a solicitor’s job is to sue, it does not make him or her immune from being sued in their professional capacity. A solicitor can be sued for negligence just like any other professional person and professional negligence cases are actually fairly common.
How much can the Legal Ombudsman Award?
The Legal Ombudsman has the power to award compensation up to £50,000.
Can a solicitor sue an accountant for negligence?
In these instances a professional negligence solicitor can assist you to regain your financial loss and compensation for the negligent advice. If you have suffered a financial loss due to your accountant’s advice you may be entitled to claim compensation from them. Every professional has a duty of care to their clients.
Can a broker refer a claim to a solicitor?
Insurance brokers providing a service in respect of a policy that they have arranged (in accordance with section 19 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000). However, brokers who refer uninsured personal injury losses to a solicitor or to a claims management business are not covered by the exemption.
Why do you need a solicitor at Lawtons?
At Lawtons our specialist solicitors are experienced in defending the most complex cases. These cases are often highly sensitive and an official who is under investigation will be at risk of losing their liberty and employment, with significant damage to their reputation. Having a legal team that can support you is vital.
How are solicitors and barristers regulated in the UK?
Legal professionals such as solicitors and barristers are highly trained and rigorously regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB) respectively. A high level of trust is placed upon such lawyers by their clients.
Can a solicitor be sued for financial loss?
Causing financial loss For a mistake by a solicitor to amount to a claim for negligence, it must have caused you loss. This means that you must be able to show that, but for the mistake of the solicitor, you would not have suffered the loss.
What can cause a solicitor to make a mistake?
A failure by a solicitor to comply with a court order, resulting in a claim being struck out; Bad drafting of an option agreement on a purchase of development land. For a mistake by a solicitor to amount to a claim for negligence, it must have caused you loss.
When is poor advice or negligence by a solicitor?
Negligence can also potentially arise if the content of the legal advice given by the Solicitor is either incorrect or inappropriate in the circumstances.
Can you make a claim against a solicitor?
In order to bring a claim against a solicitor you have to show that you have suffered financial loss. If the blunder resulted in no loss then a claim cannot be pursued.