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Most legal professionals refer to cases involving the neglect or malpractice of a doctor, physician, surgeon, G.P., or nurse as medical or clinical negligence. "Professional Negligence" is generally used to describe the professional misconduct of an individual who is in a position to give advice out-with the medical arena. For example this could include advice from a financial advisor, a solicitor or even a vet that has resulted in your life being affected adversely. Unfortunately, the huge number of adverts you see on TV displaying "no win, no fee" and "100% compensation" slogans don't really cover this area of law unless the problems you have experience have resulted in actual physical injuries. In these cases you will need to find a solicitor that can offer a no win, no fee arrangement but failing that you may be asked to pay the solicitor's and other legal fees upfront with the risk of losing that money should the case lose. Always ask both questions - are there any fees during the case AND are there any fees after the case whether it wins or loses.


The Law Society is the regulatory and representative body for 116,000 solicitors in England and Wales. They have important public responsibilities such as regulating and setting standards for solicitors, representing solicitors, supporting solicitors and influencing law reform to achieve a better system of justice.


The Law Society of Scotland is the governing body for Scottish solicitors. It was established by the Legal Aid & Solicitors (Scotland) Act in 1949. In essence, the Society promotes the interests of the Solicitors profession in Scotland and the interests of the public in relation to the profession. All practising solicitors in Scotland must be members of the Society and must hold a current Practising Certificate which is issued by the Society.


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