Can A Professional Negligence Claim Be Resolved Quickly? - By: Tim Bishop

It is actually extremely difficult to say how long a professional negligence claim will take. If for example, any of the professional negligence solicitors that you talk to, say that it will take you a month or two months to bring a negligence claim then don't believe this. Any professional negligence lawyers that you speak to should in fact tell you that it will take as long as it takes and there is no yardstick or formula. It almost impossible to say how long any negligence claim against a professional will take.

Things that can shorten a professional negligence claim are factors such as it being quite straightforward in its facts, there are not many background reports to produce and the evidence is so strong against the professional that it will be difficult for them to repute. If however the professional has good defences or can attribute the negligence to another person or body then this process all of a sudden becomes more complicated. This comes about normally when dealing with negligent architects or engineers or multi-disciplinary teams - blame can frequently be shared around.

You will find that most professionals will repute allegations of negligence purely because being on the losing side of a professional negligence claim is extremely bad for professional's reputations and can damage their career. Not only this, but you may come across some professionals whom will try to allocate some of the blame back on to you. This all adds time to your claim.

The type of professional negligence claim you are dealing with will also impact the timescale. If the nature of the claim involves a complicated legal transaction, then this will normally take a lot longer than bringing a case against an accountant whom failed to submit a filing on time. However this is where your professional negligence lawyer really comes into play, they can look at these factors and help give you a timescale for your case.

It is not guaranteed that your professional negligence claim will be dragged through the courts. In order to save money they can be dealt with via mediation or negotiation. These processes are normally dealt with by professional negligence lawyers who will try to work together to avoid the courts. Extra points for discussion will arise here, such as confidentiality arrangements between the parties, this will once again vary on the type of claim being pursued.

About the Author

Bonallack & Bishop can help you with your professional negligence claim. For specialist advice from professional negligence lawyers then contact them today. Senior Partner Tim Bishop is responsible for all major strategic decisions at the firm, which he has grown by 1000% in 13 years. Tim sees himself as a businessman who owns a law firm.

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