Architect & Engineer Professional Negligence
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Any decision to build a new structure or to develop an existing one is significant and will require a great deal of investment, both in terms of finance and of time.
Professional Negligence Claims Against Architects and Engineers
In most instances architects and engineers will provide you with a professional service relating to building or construction work.
At times however mistakes can be made and you may be provided with poor, misleading or wrong advice. Some examples include:
- Providing unsuitable construction drawings
- Taking on projects beyond their skill set or experience
- Failing to provide effective on-site supervision
- Approving works that don’t correspond to the schedule of works
- Approving works which have been carried out poorly by contractors
Where negligence occurs on the part of an Architect, or Engineer, the inconvenience, stress and financial consequences can be considerable and may necessitate the services of a professional negligence solicitor.
How We Can Help
Our experienced Professional Negligence Solicitors have a wealth of experience helping people like you. We use clear language so that you have confidence in what we’re doing. We offer face-to-face or virtual meetings depending on what works best for our clients.
We offer free initial advice on your claim and if you do wish to proceed we may offer in certain circumstances a “No Win No Fee” service in the form of a Conditional Fee Agreement.
It can be difficult knowing if you have a claim against an architect or engineer, but speaking to one of our team will help you quickly determine whether your claim could be successful.
If your Professional Negligence claim is successful, you will receive compensation. Our team of experts can help to highlight where your architect or engineer failed to meet the professional standards expected of them.
Claims against Architects
Because architects’ services have a direct bearing on public safety, practitioners must undertake specialist training and internships, and their work must meet required safety standards.
Where an Architect has been negligent in fulfilling the client’s needs, been misleading, or made misrepresentations in selling their services, caused financial loss or endangered health and safety, an official complaint can be made about the architect.
Claims Against Engineers
The work of engineers falls under a number of different categories, such as electrical, structural and mechanical. Most types of engineering works have a professional body which oversees standards and strives to maintain levels of competency from its members.
It is always recommended that the appropriate organisation be contacted in the first instance to see if their complaints procedure will lead to the necessary redress.
A professional negligence claim against an engineer might occur for any of the following reasons:
· Incorrect or unsuitable design of engineering work
· Providing inaccurate reports and advice
· Faulty calculations
· Non-adherence to industry standards and safety guidelines
Advice from Healys Professional Negligence Team
If you have experienced architect or engineer negligence, the Professional Negligence solicitors at Healys can assist you in securing a just outcome for any inconvenience, injury and financial losses you have endured.
Our partners have the expertise and professional confidence that comes with experience. The Healys professional negligence team has been accredited by leading legal review bodies, including Legal 500, Chambers & Partners and Spears 500, with practice head Robert Johnson and partner David Bailey individually recommended as leading figures in their field.
We deliver clients quick, clear and comprehensive advice, as well as providing transparency on costs and flexibility with funding arrangements.
We offer free initial advice on your claim and if you do wish to proceed we may offer in certain circumstances a “No Win No Fee” service in the form of a Conditional Fee Agreement.
Please see information on funding your claim here
For more information regarding Professional Negligence claims against Architects & Engineers, please don’t hesitate to contact our specialist team today
Recommended by Legal 500, Chambers & Partners and Spears 500
Our professional negligence team has been consistently recognised by leading legal review bodies and for many years.
We are accredited by the Legal 500 as a leading firm for professional negligence with partners Robert Johnson and David Bailey both individually accredited as Recommended Lawyers in this field.
Both Robert Johnson and David Bailey are also named as Top Recommended Litigators in the Spears 500 guide to the best private client advisors, with Robert Johnson additionally accredited by Chambers & Partners as a leading individual for his expertise in professional negligence.
Get in touch
Healys is accredited by the Legal 500 as a leading firm for professional negligence with partners Robert Johnson and David Bailey both individually accredited as Recommended Lawyers in this field. Robert Johnson is additionally accredited by Chambers & Partners as a leading individual for his expertise in professional negligence.
If you would like to speak to Robert or David regarding a professional negligence claim, please contact them at:
Robert.johnson@healys.com or call 07899 973306
David.Bailey@healys.com or call 07887 700205