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Valuating claims is an important part of a solicitor’s role

The valuation of a claim is an important part of a solicitor’s role. It can determine how much a claim is settled for, and ultimately how much compensation you receive as a result. If a solicitor is negligent in valuing a claim, it may either not proceed as it should have done or it may settle for a sum below what it is really worth.

There are many ways a solicitor could undervalue a claim, causing it to settle for less than its worth. This includes mistakes made by less qualified staff who are handling the claim or failure to instruct appropriate medical professions to give their opinion on injuries sustained.

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undervalued or under-settled legal cases frequently asked questions

How much compensation will I get for an undervalued or under-settled claim? toggle accordion
Each claim is different depending on the circumstances of the negligence. As a general rule, your compensation level will at least be equivalent to putting you back in the position had the negligence not happened.

What time limits are in place for undervalued or under-settled cases? toggle accordion
To bring a professional negligence claim, you must be in time, which is known as the ‘limitation period’. Generally, if your solicitor has failed to perform to the professional standards required of them, and you have suffered damage or loss as a result, you have six years from the date of the negligence occurring. This is different to the limitation period for personal injury claims, which is three years. There can be exceptions to this time limit, for example, if you were not aware of the negligence until a later date. However, it is important to seek legal advice as early as possible to avoid any issues with limitation dates.

Can a settled claim be reopened? toggle accordion
It is almost impossible to reopen a settled claim, which is why it is very important that a solicitor accurately values the claim at the time it is being run. If your claim is mistakenly undervalued and/or under-settled, you would need to rely on starting a negligence claim against the original solicitors working on the case to get compensated for the mistakes they made.

What if I didn’t know my claim was being settled at the time? toggle accordion
If your solicitor used the wrong method of valuation, or you were rushed into settling your claim, you may not have known the likely value of the claim, or the implication of early settlement.
  • You were never made aware of the likely value of the claim and the correct approximate settlement sum;
  • You were rushed into a quick settlement by your solicitor;
  • Your solicitor did not take the risk of future complications into consideration;
  • You needed representation through a responsible person (which is called a ‘litigation friend’)
These signs all point to solicitor negligence, and would be grounds to bring a claim for compensation.
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How we can help you you with compensation for undervalued or under-settled legal cases

  • Determining how much your claim has been undervalued or under-settled by
  • Working with you to fully understand the circumstances surrounding your claim
  • Providing expert advice on options for resolution of matters, if applicable

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Disclaimer

In general you have six years from the date of neglect or omission to act to make a professional negligence compensation claim. However, there are some exceptions to this rule for instance you may bring a claim within 3 years of the date you could be said to have become reasonably aware of the alleged negligence. This time limit is referred to a limitation period.

It is important to speak to a legal team as early as possible to avoid any issues with limitation dates.

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