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How To Sue Negligence Claims Against Architects

Architects offer a variety of services, such as drawing plans for an extension, obtaining planning permission, supervising a project, and designing a new structure. When mistakes are made, they are frequently costly and time consuming to correct.

Whether it's your home or your business, you've most likely invest a lot of time and money into your property project. Naturally, you trust your architect to provide a quality service; there are professional codes of conduct that a qualified architect must follow.

If your architect fails to deliver work to a legally acceptable standard and/or breaches an important term of your contract with them, you may be entitled to compensation. A qualified architect will almost certainly have adequate insurance to cover your claim. Except in rare cases where there has been latent (hidden) damage, we can assist if your claim has arisen within the last six years.

Do You Possess a Claim?

Typical scenarios in which you may be able to sue your architect for professional negligence include situations in which they:

  • Gave incorrect advice
  • Failure to properly oversee a project
  • Failure to keep a project within budget
  • Inadequate plans or project preparation
  • Wrongly specified materials

There are numerous other circumstances in which you may be able to seek compensation. Our expert solicitors are available to review your specific circumstances and advise you on the best approach to your case. Contact us right away.

What Should You Consider?

Building projects are typically guided by an architect's specifications. Issues may arise during or after the works, and it is necessary to establish based upon the main reason. With this in mind, the scope of your contract with the architect is critical.

It's possible that the architect's involvement is limited to drawing preparation. It is necessary to consider whether the drawings were of a reasonably competent standard and whether the builder adhered to the drawing.

On other projects, an architect may be hired to oversee construction and/or certify payment stages. To determine whether you have a claim, we will ask you questions about what you hired the architect to do.

In some cases, adjudication, a type of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), may be the best way to resolve the dispute. This is largely due to the fact that adjudication is frequently faster and less expensive than pursuing a potentially lengthy court case. Our experts will advise you on the best approach for your specific situation.

What Do We Have To Show?

We must prove the following in order to win your case:

  • The architect owed you a duty;
  • There was a failure to provide the services in a reasonable manner;
  • And you suffered financial loss as a direct result.

Begin Filing Your Claim Right Away.

Contact our dedicated professional Negligence Attorneys in Los Angeles, CA to begin your claim or to learn more about how to sue an architect to get compensation. Call us, send us an email or fill out our contact form to pursue the case smoothly.