When the unexpected happens, there are often disputes. Who is to blame, and who pays?
overlook the error – this may have been common in the past, but is unlikely to be the case in today’s environment, particularly where large monetary values are involved seek a compromise from the professional person by way of discounted fees or the execution of remedial work threaten to take legal action for the damage allegedly caused. This is a costly and time-consuming process, with uncertainty of outcomes. It is also a very arduous process for the professional person to endure, as it exposes his or her professional credibility to public scrutiny via court processes.
