Professional negligence solicitors
If you worked with a solicitor to make a medical negligence or personal injury compensation claim and they didn’t handle your case properly, we can help. In some cases, you have a legal right to compensation, and your solicitor should always strive to secure the maximum possible settlement for you. If your previous solicitors were negligent in the way they handled your case, you might be entitled to compensation from them.
In these cases, it’s important to take action and speak to professional negligence solicitors about putting things right.
At Switalskis, we understand how difficult it can be to learn that the outcome of your claim has been affected by the negligence of your lawyer. This may have meant your claim was undervalued or important deadlines were missed. Our solicitors can help you to make a professional negligence claim and seek compensation for the losses you suffered.
For the expert legal help you need, contact our professional negligence solicitors today. Call Switalskis on 0800 138 0458 or get in touch through our website to start your journey towards justice.
Call us on 0800 1380 458 or get in touch through the website to talk about your circumstances, and take the first step towards justice.
The team at Switalskis is dedicated to pursuing compensation claims for people who have been harmed by the negligence of their solicitors. We know that when you’ve been let down by a solicitor in the past, it can be hard to take anything at face value. That’s why we’ll work closely alongside you to learn what went wrong, find out more about your circumstances and understand what you want to achieve. That way, we can tailor our services to meet your needs and fight for the best possible outcome.
Once we’ve discussed what happened to you and decided to proceed with a compensation claim, we’ll begin gathering and reviewing evidence. This will include all of the documents relating to your initial claim, witness evidence and medical records that show the nature of the illness or injury you suffered. That way, we’ll be able to assess whether your previous solicitor might have been negligent, and if so, how much compensation you should receive.
In situations like these, we will support you throughout the claim and attempt to get the answers you need.
Professional negligence refers to the failure of any professional person to carry out their particular skills or services to a standard that would be considered acceptable to others in their field. In the context of medical negligence or personal injury claims, the most common mistakes that might be considered to amount to negligence involve missing key deadlines or undervaluing a claim.
The negligence of a solicitor in the conduct of a medical negligence claim usually falls into either of these categories:
If you believe your previous solicitor made serious mistakes in your claim and that this caused the claim to fail, or caused you to be awarded significantly less than you otherwise would have, contact our team to discuss professional negligence compensation.
At Switalskis, we understand the importance of communication. We want to make sure you understand the process and how it works. The professional negligence claims process won’t always move smoothly and steadily, but we will always need to follow these steps:
Contact Switalskis for a free, no-obligation initial consultation. During this call, we’ll establish what’s happened, understand your concerns and explain whether we think your previous solicitor might have been negligent. If you decide to proceed, we can then discuss the next steps and the available funding options.
We’ll gather all the relevant information we need to build your case. We will start by obtaining your previous solicitor’s file and reviewing this in detail to identify whether they made any serious errors and whether these might amount to negligence. If so, we will then have to consider very carefully whether that negligence might have caused your original claim to fail or resulted in you receiving less compensation than you should have done.
If we think you have suffered loss as a result of their negligence, we’ll send a letter of claim to the solicitor who let you down. This will outline the details of the claim and set out our allegations of negligence.
The defendant will then investigate the allegations made against them and respond to the letter of claim, which is known as a letter of response. This letter will include whether the defendant admits or denies liability. The next steps will depend on the defendant’s response to the case against them.
If the defendant admits fault, we’ll carry out further work to determine how much compensation you should receive as a result of their negligence. This will be calculated based on factors like the original injury and any pain and suffering you experienced, any financial losses or expenses you experienced as a result, and the compensation you initially received through your negligent solicitor. Once that has been done, negotiations can start. Our professional negligence solicitors will negotiate on your behalf, using their expertise and experience to secure the highest possible compensation for you.
Most claims will be settled through negotiation, without needing to go to court. In the rare instances where the case does go to trial, you can trust us to represent you throughout the process.
At Switalskis, we pride ourselves on clear communication with our clients and we’ll always be available to answer any questions you might have. Thanks to our openness, you can be certain that we’re on your side and working to secure the maximum amount of compensation that you’re entitled to receive.
There are lots of factors that affect how much compensation you might be awarded. All of the following should have been considered by your original solicitor about your medical negligence or personal injury claim:
If your solicitor failed to account for all of these circumstances and you received less compensation than you should have, we can help. Get in touch with the team at Switalskis to find out how we can help make things right.
If you are to bring a professional negligence claim, you must do so within six years of the negligence happening or, in some cases, within three years of the date that you found out about your solicitor’s negligence. There is also a ‘long-stop’ of 15 years from the date of the negligence. A case cannot be started later than this, regardless of when the negligence or loss was discovered.
This is known as the limitation period, and it is important to begin the claims process before this deadline passes so that you don’t lose your right to claim.
The best approach is to contact us as soon as you become aware of a problem, and we can advise you on the deadlines that may apply in your unique circumstances.
Contact us today and let's start your journey towards recovery together. Call us today on 0800 1380 458, or get in touch via our form.
At Switalskis, we’re led by our care for our clients and the effort we put into understanding their needs. We set ourselves apart from other law firms by treating you like a person, not just a client, and we make sure we’re always striving for the outcome that you want.
So, even if you’ve had a negative experience working with a solicitor in the past, we can assure you that we’ll do everything we can to earn your trust and push your professional negligence claim towards a successful resolution. In that spirit, we’re committed to the following principles, which guide all of the work we do for our clients.
The language used in legal proceedings can be confusing and unclear to anyone who isn't an expert. Our team will break things down into clear, simple terms to make sure you understand the progress your claim is making. That way, you won’t have to deal with uncertainty and you can feel confident in the claims process.
The team at Switalskis will never think of you as ‘just’ a client. We know that you’ve been let down in the past, and that can make it much harder to continue the pursuit of justice in the future. That’s why we go beyond offering strong legal advice, and will also provide any support you need to make it through this process without unnecessary stress or worry.
Our professional negligence solicitors have built a reputation in the industry over many years. As experienced lawyers ourselves, we recognise the professional standards that clinical negligence solicitors must uphold. That means we know what professional negligence looks like and how to prove it. So, you can trust us to do whatever it takes to reach the best possible outcome for your claim.
If your original case was conducted incompetently, there can be serious consequences. We’ll uphold your rights at all times and make sure your voice is heard.
If you believe that your solicitor was negligent in the service they provided, and you have suffered financial loss as a result, you should contact the team at Switalskis today to learn more about professional negligence claims. Call us on 0800 1380 458 or get in touch through the website for a free initial chat about your situation.