We have created a new Department which deals with professional negligence claims as a result in growth in this area of litigation claims. We are able to assist with professional negligence claims against for example Solicitors and Will Writers, Accountants, Surveyors, Valuers, Vets and Barristers.
Tim Quinn has previously worked for a major firm defending professional negligence claims, will be heading up the new Department. Tim says “that there has been a real growth in people wishing to sue their professional advisors when mistakes are made. In order to meet this legal need we at Howard and Over have set up the Professional Negligence Department to specifically assist clients with these types of claims”.
Assisting in the department will be Donna Peters has experience in bringing claims against Solicitors and Will Writers in relation to problems with Wills and inheritance.
Examples of Recent claims dealt wtih by the Department include:
A claim against a barrister for the mishandling of a criminal trial
A negligently drafted will
Negligent advice regarding who may witness Wills
Negligent advice as to whether clients could challenge a Will
A missed time limit on an Industrial Disease claim.
A negligent valuation of a horse.
Failure by a Solicitor to secure a Judgment debt.
