There is negligence when a professional fails to fulfill certain obligations or duties as agreed to with clients and in accordance with accepted standards within the profession. Even a claim of negligence against you can negatively impact your reputation. Remember, your clients will likely not accuse you of negligence if you provide exemplary services for the job they hired you to do. But, even the most careful professional can be accused of negligence even when it is not intentional. That being said, claims of negligence can rise to gross negligence in severe cases. Professional negligence always refers to people who provide professional services in a certain industry. For instance, the following professionals can face a negligent claim in court: Medical services providers Accounting professionals Legal service practitioners IT consultants Surveyors Engineers Architects