Claims Procedure
Legal Protection Master Policy Claims Procedure
The Legal Expenses cover awarded by the LDU and paid for within your membership fee is subject to certain insurance conditions and claims procedures.
The following guidelines have been prepared to assist members in the event of a claim.
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Notification of Claims
It is an essential condition to insurers' liability that you must notify claims in writing immediately you are aware of either of the following:
Use the Claim Form available here
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Disciplinary Matters
A complaint being referred for investigation or consideration by a Law Society Committee or the commencement of proceedings before the Scottish Solicitor's Discipline Tribunal.
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Prosecution Defence / Employment Disputes
Any actual or alleged act, omission or dispute which has given or may give rise to any claim or legal proceedings.
Written notification of claims should be sent immediately to us.
If you fail to notify a claim in accordance with the above, any claim arising may not be admitted by insurers.
When in doubt, take advice: use our advice line.
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Immediate Action
Where immediate action is required on a claim or possible claim you should contact:
Telephone (01356) 648480 or 07739 486369
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Claim Forms
Completion of a standard claim form is a prerequisite of a claim being considered although, in cases requiring immediate action, the claim form may be completed retrospectively.