WHAT IS LEGAL EXPENSES INSURANCE?

As a self-employed tradesman or business owner, you may come up against a range of legal risks and disputes. This policy will give you access to legal assistance and advice to help avoid such issues and where issues can’t be avoided will provide you with the defence you need without the worry of incurring expensive legal expenses. You will also be covered for any lost income as a result of being called for jury service.

LEGAL EXPENSES COVER SUMMARY

• Up to £50,000 of cover for a wide range of legal disputes
• £100 per person, per day, for jury service (up to a maximum of £1,000)
• Access to legal helpline
• Instant cover with documents issued immediately
• Monthly payment in conjunction with Liability Insurance or annual payment options
• UK telephone support

WHAT DOES LEGAL EXPENSES INSURANCE COVER? 

Up to £50,000 cover for Legal Expenses for the following:

• Employment Disputes;
• Health & Safety Prosecutions;
• Criminal Prosecution Defence;
• Property Disputes;
• Data Protection;
• Personal Injury;
• Debt Recovery;
• Restrictive Covenants; and
• Wrongful Arrest Defence.
• Up to £100 per day and maximum of £1,000 for any one claim should you be called for jury service.

For full terms and conditions, please refer to the Policy Wording.

MORE POTENTIAL CLAIMS

Below are some examples that may be covered under a Legal Expenses Insurance Policy 

• An employee brings a claim against you for wrongful dismissal and you are required to defend yourself at an employment tribunal.
• You become subject to criminal prosecution under Health & Safety legislation following an accident at work or need to appeal against the service of an Improvement Notice or Prohibition Notice.
• You are called to attend jury service, in which case the policy will provide cover for your loss of earnings up to £100 per day, £1,000 per claim.
• You are required to pursue or defend legal proceedings in relation to the rightful ownership or possession of property (land and/or buildings).
• You, a director or employee of your business suffers personal injury as a result of the actions of a third party and wish to pursue damages from that third party.

ADVICE LINES

You also get access to our Business Support advice lines which provides unlimited access to our expert advisors for support on any tax, employment and Health & Safety or legal issues that you or your business encounter.