rådgivningsansvar

Rådgivningsansvar translates to advisory responsibility or duty of care in English. It is a legal concept primarily relevant in contract law and professional liability. In essence, it refers to the obligation of a party providing advice or information to another party to ensure that the advice given is sound, accurate, and given with reasonable skill and care. This duty arises in situations where one party relies on the expertise or judgment of another.

The scope of rådgivningsansvar can vary depending on the context. For example, a lawyer advising a client, an architect designing a building, or a financial advisor recommending investments all owe a duty of care to their clients. The specific standard of care expected is usually that of a reasonably competent professional in the same field. If the advice provided falls below this standard and causes foreseeable loss or damage to the recipient, the advisor may be held liable for negligence.

Key elements often considered when assessing rådgivningsansvar include whether a professional relationship existed, whether the advice was relied upon, and whether the reliance was reasonable. Proving a breach of rådgivningsansvar typically requires demonstrating that the advisor failed to exercise the expected degree of skill and care, and that this failure directly led to the client's damages. This concept aims to protect those who depend on specialized knowledge and services from harm caused by incompetent or negligent advice.