Professional Negligence Claims – Have you suffered financial loss as the result of professional negligence?
At DSM Legal Solicitors, our expert professional negligence claims solicitors are here to offer you legal advice and services if a professional adviser made a mistake that had a significant effect on your life.

Professional Negligence Claims
We can help you pursue compensation if you have encountered professional negligence. Most professionals carry indemnity insurance which covers them in the event that a compensation claim is made.
To get in touch with our specialists, call 01925 937070 or complete our online contact form today. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have.
Making a Professional Negligence Compensation Claim with DSM Legal Solicitors
People expect a professional to do their job to an adequate standard and achieve the end result that they want. However, sometimes you will find that the professional in question gets something wrong or does not carry out what is expected of them, which goes on to affect your quality of life and results in financial losses.
We’re here to help you claim the compensation you deserve for a professional’s wrongdoing. Through our years of experience working in this area of the law, we understand how big an impact it can it have when a job that you have entrusted to a professional is performed badly.
Free Initial Consultation – Professional Negligence
- We offer a free initial telephone consultation to assess your claim.
- If you think you have a good claim we may offer to take your case on a ‘no win, no fee‘ basis.
- Email diane@dsmlegal.co.uk, telephone 01925 937070 or complete our Enquiry Form here for a free, no obligation assessment of your negligence claim.
What is Professional Negligence?
Professional negligence occurs when a professional fails to fulfil his/her duties to the required standard. For example a solicitor may miss the deadline for issuing Court proceedings meaning that your claim automatically fails.
For a professional negligence claim to succeed you must show that you were owed a duty of care by the professional in question, that they breached that duty and that you suffered a financial loss as a result of their negligence.
Who is classed a “professional” for the purposes of professional negligence?
The following professions are included:-
- Barristers and other lawyers such as legal executives
- Solicitors
- Conveyancers
- Estate agents
- Surveyors
- Architects
- Accountants
- Tax Advisors
- Insurance companies/brokers
- Claims companies
If you are unsure as to whether you can bring a professional negligence claim, you can call us on 01925 937070 or email and one of our expert solicitors will be able to advise you.
What about doctors or healthcare professionals?
You can bring a professional negligence claim against a doctor or a healthcare professional, but this is classed as medical negligence (also known as clinical negligence) and is a separate area of law. We also deal with medical negligence claims. Further details can be found here on our medical negligence page.
Time Limits in Professional Negligence Claims
There are strict time limits in bringing a professional negligence claim, usually it is six years from the date of the negligence. However this may be extended where the negligence only becomes apparent at a later date known as “date of knowledge”. It is always best to speak to a solicitor as soon as you become aware of the negligence to ensure that you do not miss the time limit and your claim becomes ‘statute barred’, meaning that your claim is likely to fail as the Defendant will argue your claim is out of time. Call us today to speak to one our solicitors on 01925 937070 and find out whether you have a professional negligence claim.
What if the professional has gone out of business or has no assets?
Most professionals, particularly solicitors and barristers are required to have professional indemnity insurance in place to cover such claims. We will investigate this at the outset of any claim.
Contact Our Professional Negligence Claims Solicitors Today
If you believe you are entitled to compensation after a professional has made a mistake or carried out their job inadequately, our professional negligence solicitors are the experts to have on your side. To get in touch, call 01925 937070 or complete our online contact form.
We are local solicitors in Warrington, Cheshire and cover claims across England and Wales. Speak to us to see how we can help you.
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We can assist with professional negligence claims, wills, oaths, affidavits and statutory declarations, lasting powers of attorney, employment law claims, settlement agreements, personal injury (accident claims), accidents at work, road traffic accident claims, medical negligence and criminal injury compensation claims. Call 01925 937070 to speak to a solicitor in confidence and without obligation.