Frequently Asked Questions
As you consider lodging a claim in order to receive restitution for your accident, you may have some questions. Here are just some of the most common enquiries.
Q: What is professional negligence?
A. Professional negligence is when you have been the victim of a poor level of advice from a provider of a professional service. This will have resulted in a financial or other loss. The provider of the service you receive needs to have provided that service with a reasonable level of skill and care. A claim can be made if the mistake the professional has made is one which a reasonably competent person would not have made.
If an appropriate level of service has not been received then you may be able to make a claim for compensation.
We have legal experts who are experienced in determining if a case has merit and we would be happy to talk to you to discuss if your individual circumstances are suitable to make a claim.
Q: What sort of organisations can I make a claim against?
A:. You can make a claim against all kinds of professionals including:
- Solicitors
- Barristers
- Financial Advisers
- Accountants
- Architects
- Surveyors
- Estate Agents
- Bankers
- etc.
Q: Can I make a claim against my personal injury lawyer if I feel my compensation award was too low?
A: A. Yes, this may be possible. Contact us to discuss your specific circumstances and we will be able to advise you if we feel you have a case.
Q: Should I contact you?
A: Too many people do not get the compensation they deserve because they do not realise that they have a case! We offer free advice on whether you may have a case and our legal experts will be happy to discuss your individual circumstances. Don’t miss out because you didn’t take appropriate professional advice!
Q: How long will a claim take?
A: This will depend very much on the individual circumstances of the case.
Q: I get all the compensation I am awarded?
A: If you have been the victim of a poor level of service from a professional then we can help you claim the compensation you deserve. In most suitable cases Applebys will make a no-win, no-fee, 100% compensation claim for the loss you have incurred.
Q: Who will pay my compensation?
A: Most professional service firms will have indemnity insurance and therefore in the majority of cases any successful claim against them will be paid out from their indemnity insurance.
Q: Will I have to appear in court?
A: This is a possibility, However we will endeavour to avoid this whenever possible.
Q: Why use Applebys Solicitors?
A: Applebys are a firm of solicitors specialising in all aspects of personal injury law. This includes the complex area of professional negligence.
At Applebys Solicitors we have specialist legal experts who have perfected the claims process so that there's the minimum amount of inconvenience to you. We offer an end-to-end claims process that ensures that all aspects of your claim are taken care of. The primary goal of Applebys is to make the process of filing a claim as easy and painless as possible. We know that most victims are not experienced in dealing with professionals. At Applebys we will work hard for you to ensure there are no undue delays and that you receive all the compensation you deserve.
Q: What's the first step?
A: Contact Applebys Solicitors using the form on the right or call us on 0800 169 1325. We'll ask you a few questions to determine if we feel you have a case.
