Professional Negligence
Hugh James act on behalf of individuals who want to pursue a negligence action as a result of poorly handled brain or spinal cord injury claims.
Such claims arise for a number of reasons but most commonly because inadequate advice or service has been provided by solicitors – for example, a claim has been settled at an undervalue or time limits have been missed which means that the claim cannot go ahead.
If you pursue a professional negligence claim then you will need to show that your former solicitor acted in a way that no reasonably competent solicitor would have done. You will be claiming against your original solicitors for the loss of the opportunity to successfully obtain compensation from your personal injury claim. You therefore need to show that your original case would have had a chance of success if the case had gone to trial.
If you think that your claim has been mishandled then you need expert advice as soon as possible. If advice is sought early enough, it may not be too late to revive the personal injury claim rather than considering a claim against your former solicitors, which may result in a better outcome for you.
Normally you will have six years from the date of the error by your original solicitors to either settle your claim or issue Court proceedings. If you fail to do this then your claim may be prevented by legislation from going any further. You should seek legal advice as quickly as possible.
What do I do next?
For further information or to arrange an initial free interview to discuss your case please contact us by one of the following means:
Telephone – 0845 071 1045
E-mail – neurolaw@hughjames.com
Address - Hugh James Solicitors, Hodge House, 114 - 116 St Marys Street, Cardiff CF10 1DY
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