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Mrs Smith was involved in a car accident that was not her fault. She was injured and went to see her solicitor to make a personal injury claim.

The solicitor took instructions, but did not issue the claim in Court within three years.

Mrs Smith was not able to claim damages in relation to the injuries suffered. Mrs Smith does have a claim against her solicitor for professional negligence.

The value of the claim will be the value of the award she would have won in the personal injury case.

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