When you employ a professional to provide you with legal or financial advice, you expect it to be valid, correct and ethical. However, some professionals can show professional negligence, causing you to suffer as a result. Watermans are professional negligence solicitors in Scotland. We can help you claim compensation for the professional’s improper conduct.
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If you or your business have suffered due to the negligence of a professional within the last five years,
you are entitled to make a claim for compensation.
Professionals offering advice and guidance have a duty to provide correct and ethical information to you,
and if they are negligent, you may suffer financially.
At Watermans, our expert negligence solicitors are here to offer you the advice and guidance you need
and expect to receive when handling your claim.
Everything we do at Watermans is about getting you the resolution you need
and providing straightforward legal advice. It should be that simple.
Professional Negligence
If you have sought advice from a business professional that turned out to be incorrect or unethical, then you may be entitled to professional negligence compensation. Professional advisors have a duty to offer you accurate information. If they fail to do this and are negligent, then it is you who will be suffering from the consequences.
For example, you may be suffering financial losses due to the negligence of:
At Watermans, we are here to help you seek the compensation you deserve as a result of receiving negligent service from a business professional.
If you have been let down by any professional advisor, you have the right to claim compensation for the consequences of their negligence. Professional standards are in place for a reason, and you shouldn’t have to suffer as a result of an at-fault party
Be it for financial reasons or for compensation for the time taken due to their error, Watermans is here to help.
Making a Claim
If your business or you personally have suffered as a result of professional negligence within the last five years, then you may be entitled to financial compensation.
Watermans employs a team of specialised solicitors who are experienced and skilled in handling professional negligence claims. It may seem daunting to claim against a professional individual or company, but that’s why we’re here. We handle the legal side of things so that you can concentrate on moving on with your life.
Our experienced solicitors offer a full spectrum of services to handle your claim, including:
The time you may have lost due to negligent advice from a professional cannot be retrieved, however, we can seek financial compensation to help you cover your losses. Any personal suffering as a result of the negligence of a professional will be taken into account.
How Much Compensation?
As with all compensation claims, the amount you may financially benefit from by making the claim will depend on the particular circumstances in which the case arose.
Your professional negligence lawyer will work to secure compensation for various types of losses, including:
Each case is unique, and Watermans will fight to secure the best possible outcome for you or your business.
Why Watermans?
Watermans make legal services look and feel easy so people can move forward in life.
Our expert professional negligence team is committed to doing everything to make the claims process straightforward for our clients. We take the hassle from you and fight each case to secure the maximum level of compensation.
Our expertise in working professional negligence cases means that you are in capable hands. We offer straightforward legal advice every step of the way so that you are fully informed.
We represent thousands of clients throughout Scotland each year, securing millions of pounds in compensation. Our professional negligence specialists work on a no-win, no-fee basis, which means that if your claim is unsuccessful, you won’t end up out of pocket. Plus, there are no hidden costs involved.
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Let us assess your case and guide you through the process.
When handling cases of professional negligence in Scotland, it’s crucial to collect solid evidence. This might include any emails or letters between you and the professional, any contracts you signed, and records showing how much money you lost.
However, you might also need expert evidence. This means g͏etti͏ng a r͏eport from another professional in the same field. The͏y’ll explain how the at-fault party didn͏’t car͏ry͏ ou͏t thei͏r responsibilities appro͏pr͏i͏ately͏. ͏Our team can h͏elp you c͏o͏llect͏ a͏ll ͏t͏hese documents and find the ri͏ght experts to support yo͏ur case.
Don’t let someone else’s mistake cost you — we’re here to fight for the compensation you deserve.
Contact our professional negligence solicitors in Scotland for expert legal advice on your claim.
The figures quoted are a rough guide to show you the amount you could receive as compensation for your injury. Our solicitors will advise you in more detail about your specific claim.
Your claim could be worth...
Claim Worth
The figures quoted are a rough guide to show you the amount you could receive as compensation for your injury. Our solicitors will advise you in more detail about your specific claim.
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“Making a claim for compensation can be such a daunting process for people, so I try to make it as straightforward and easy to understand as I can for them.”
Susanne McGraw, Head of Personal Injury
