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Have You Been Let Down by a Professional?
In New South Wales, if you've engaged a professional for a service and believe they've acted negligently, causing you financial loss or harm, you might have a case for professional negligence and you might be entitled to compensation.
What is Professional Negligence?
Professional negligence occurs when a professional fails to meet the expected standard of care while performing their duties. This applies to a wide range of professionals, including:
- Solicitors
- Accountants
- Financial advisors
- Doctors
- Architects
- Engineers
Making a Claim
To succeed in a professional negligence claim in NSW, you generally need to prove:
- Duty of Care: The professional owed you a duty to act with reasonable care and skill.
- Breach of Duty: The professional breached this duty by falling short of the expected standard.
- Loss or Damage: You suffered financial loss or harm as a direct result of the professional's breach.
Key Points to Remember
- Not every mistake constitutes negligence. There's a difference between a genuine error and a breach of the expected standard of care.
- The timeframe for bringing a claim can vary depending on the circumstances. Generally, for professional negligence, it's six years from the act of negligence.
What to Do Next
- If you believe you have a case for professional negligence, it's crucial to seek legal advice as soon as possible.
- Don't wait to seek legal assistance, contact us today so we can assess your situation, determine the merits of your claim, and guide you through the legal process.
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