Professional Negligence FAQs
Below you will find a list of our most frequently asked questions. We hope that the answers provided will be useful to you. If you have other questions not listed below, or would like an answer specific to your circumstances, please call us free on
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What are the time limits in making a claim?
The limitation period for professional negligence claims is six years. This commences from the date when the negligence occurred. Further, section 14A of the Limitation Act 1980 provides a three year limitation period from the date of knowledge, or when knowledge should reasonably have been acquired, if this occurred outside the initial six year period. It is therefore possible to bring an action for professional negligence within six years when the negligence occurred or three years when you were made aware of the negligence.