Consumer Disputes

Nottingham Consumer Disputes Lawyers

Serving Clients Throughout England and Wales

The Office of Fair Trading estimated that faulty, defective or otherwise unsatisfactory goods and services cost British consumers more than £8 billion annually. Fortunately, consumer protection laws throughout the UK provide more protection now than in years past. A solicitor experienced in handling consumer disputes can advise you of your rights and legal options.

The Nottingham consumer dispute solicitors at Paul Davis & Co offer thorough, clear advice and skilled representation to consumers throughout England and Wales. With more than 35 years of legal experience, solicitor Paul Davis offers specialist legal advice to consumers at very competitive rates.

If the claim involves less than £10,000, engaging solicitors to run the claim from start to finish might be uneconomical. This is because such claims will usually be referred to the small claims court where legal costs are not generally recoverable. However, we can explore other funding options, such as assisting you with particular parts of the claim (sometimes referred to as “unbundling”), or working within a specific budget.

Consumer Disputes Involving Faulty Goods

Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, a contract by a trader to supply goods will be treated as including terms that the goods will be “fit for purpose,” of “satisfactory quality”, in accordance with their description or sample and (if applicable) correctly installed. We handle many claims where the seller is in breach of these implied conditions, for such things as:

• Motor cars, mobile homes and caravans
• Household goods ranging from refrigerators to range cookers to air conditioning systems
• Electronic goods

Consumer Disputes Involving Services

Services sold to consumers should be completed in a good and workmanlike manner, and using proper materials. They should be finished by the date promised or within a reasonable time. Because of the nature of services, it can be more difficult to prove that services was unsatisfactory than to prove that goods were faulty. Expert evidence may be required as to acceptable standards.

Perhaps the most common types of service disputes involve building work and other trades, such as plumbing. It is critical to get accurate legal advice on these issues, as they are usually complicated by multiple defendants, contracts and credit arrangements.

Insurance companies that refuse to pay out valid claims can also be subject to a bad faith insurance claim by a dissatisfied customer.

Contact Our England and Wales Warranty Claims Lawyers

Paul Davis & Co Solicitors provides realistic, honest case assessments. Should you choose to retain our services, you will find them to be cost-effective, and we offer a variety of funding options. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your consumer dispute and your potential legal claim.

In appropriate cases we may be able to offer a no win no fee agreement, or a discounted conditional fee agreement (a no win, low fee agreement) and to implement after the event legal expenses insurance.

Learn more about the representation we provide by contacting us online or ring 01157 270 140 to arrange your initial consultation.