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When professionals you trusted make serious errors, the consequences can be devastating.
We rely on professionals for their expertise in critical matters. Doctors to safeguard our health. Attorneys to protect our legal rights. Accountants to manage our finances. Architects to design safe buildings.
But what happens when these trusted professionals make serious mistakes? That’s when you need the experienced malpractice attorneys at DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall.
You placed your trust in a professional who let you down. Now, you can trust us to hold them accountable and help you recover what you’ve lost.
Professional malpractice occurs when a licensed professional fails to provide the level of care, skill, and diligence that others in their profession would reasonably provide in similar circumstances. This negligence must cause actual harm or financial loss to the client.
Common types of professional malpractice include:
Each profession has established standards of care, and we prove malpractice by showing how the professional fell short of these standards, resulting in harm to you.
Medical malpractice occurs when healthcare providers fail to deliver care that meets professional standards. These cases are among the most complex in personal injury law.
Key examples include:
North Carolina has strict requirements for medical malpractice claims under N.C.G.S. § 90-21.12, including pre-filing certification from a medical expert and caps on non-economic damages (currently $656,730).
Legal malpractice occurs when an attorney’s negligence harms their client’s case or interests. Simply losing a case isn’t enough—the attorney must have failed to meet professional standards.
Common forms include:
To succeed, we must prove that you had an attorney-client relationship, the attorney was negligent, this directly caused your damages, and you would have had a better outcome without the attorney’s negligence.
Accountants and financial professionals have significant responsibility when handling your finances. Their errors can result in substantial losses, tax penalties, and missed opportunities.
Key examples include:
We work with forensic accountants and financial experts to identify exactly how accounting professionals failed to meet standards and calculate the full extent of financial harm caused.
Real estate transactions often represent the largest financial dealings most people ever make. When real estate professionals fail in their duties, the impact can be severe.
Key examples include:
These cases require deep knowledge of both real estate law and professional standards established by bodies like the North Carolina Real Estate Commission.
When architects and engineers make design errors, the consequences can be catastrophic—resulting in structural failures, code violations, unsafe buildings, or cost overruns.
Key examples include:
These technical cases require collaboration with qualified engineering experts who can identify exactly how the professional failed to meet industry standards.
Insurance agents have a duty to understand your needs and secure appropriate coverage. When they fail, you may discover you lack critical protection when you need it most.
Key examples include:
These cases often become apparent only after a loss occurs and you discover your coverage isn’t what your agent promised.
Regardless of the profession involved, successful malpractice claims require proving four key elements:
Professional malpractice cases almost always require expert testimony from qualified professionals in the same field who can explain industry standards and how they were violated in your case.
Building a strong malpractice case requires comprehensive evidence. Our attorneys help gather and preserve:
Early investigation is crucial, as evidence may become more difficult to obtain as time passes.
At DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall, our trusted attorneys understand the complex legal and technical issues involved in professional malpractice cases. We have successfully represented clients against negligent doctors, lawyers, accountants, and other professionals throughout North Carolina.
If you believe you’ve been harmed by professional negligence in Raleigh or anywhere in North Carolina, contact us today for a confidential consultation.
We’ll evaluate your case, explain your legal options, and help you decide the best path forward.
Serving clients in Raleigh, Durham, Orange, Carteret, and Chatham Counties, and throughout North Carolina.
Wake County
Carteret County
Durham County
Orange County
Chatham County
Johnston County (Smithfield courthouse only)
Not every disappointing outcome constitutes malpractice. Professionals aren’t guarantors of perfect results. Malpractice occurs when the professional fails to meet the accepted standards in their field. For example, a surgery with known risks might have a poor outcome despite proper care, while a doctor who operates on the wrong body part has committed clear malpractice.
The statute of limitations varies by profession:
These deadlines can be complicated by various factors, making it essential to consult an attorney as soon as possible.
While most professional malpractice cases settle before trial, we prepare every case as if it will go to court. Professional liability insurance companies often resist fair settlements until they see we’re fully prepared for trial. Our reputation as skilled trial attorneys often helps secure better settlements for our clients.
Recoverable damages typically include:
Each case is unique, and our attorneys can help evaluate the full scope of your potential recovery.
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