Professional Negligence (Architects, Surveyors, Builders)
Professional Negligence
Construction and building matters can be relatively complex disputes, often involving several different parties and issues. Where a dispute arises, there isn’t necessarily a straightforward issue of blame, and it may involve the need to really burrow down to the crux of the matter to allow you to understand what exactly is wrong, and to whom you will need to turn to, to rectify the matter.
Professional negligence is when a professional fails to perform their responsibilities to the required standard expected of that professional. This can be a claim of negligence against an architect, a surveyor, a builder or any form of professional who works in the construction sector.
This can include a breach of a particular agreement entered into, or it can involve a claim of negligence – which can be made by both a party who entered into a contractual agreement, or by another party who was reasonably able to rely on those works – such as a builder relying on architectural plans.
In order for any party to successfully bring a claim of professional negligence, they will need to show the following:
- That there is a duty of care/ requirements to provide certain services
- There was a breach of that duty/ or breach of agreement which leads to a financial loss
- Causation, being a link between the cause and effect of the actions
- What if the acts of another party have contributed or caused the negligence?
- What do I need to do if I have received a claim or believe a claim will be made against me or my company?
Altion Law are specialists at advising and representing parties with Construction negligence claims. Altion Law works with both professionals who are concerned about potential negligence claims as well as parties who wish to bring a claim against another party. If you would like to have a confidential discussion with a member of our team, please complete our Contact Us Form, and we will call you back at a time that is suitable for you or you can contact us directly on 01908 414990.
