Professional Negligence

Professional negligence, also known as professional malpractice, refers to the failure of a professional to provide services that meet the standards of care that are generally accepted in their field. This may occur when a professional fails to exercise the level of skill, care, and diligence that a reasonable person in their profession would use in similar circumstances. 

Professional negligence can occur in a variety of professions, including medicine, law, accounting, engineering, and architecture. In order to succeed in a claim of professional negligence, the person bringing the claim (the plaintiff) must typically show that they suffered harm as a result of the professional's failure to meet the required standard of care. 

If a professional is found to be negligent, they may be required to pay damages to the plaintiff to compensate for the harm that was suffered. In some cases, professional negligence may also result in disciplinary action being taken against the professional, such as the revocation of a license or the imposition of fines.