Motor Legal Insurance

With Chris Knott Insurance, Motor Legal Protection (sometimes known as Motor Legal Expenses Insurance) is included as part of your Car Insurance policy.

You’ll be able to use it to claim for:

• The cost of your excess
• Motor prosecution defence in the event criminal claims are made against you
• Vehicle hire, repair and storage charges if these costs cannot be recovered from the other party
• Costs to defend prosecution arising from vehicle identity theft, or the removal of incorrect judgements against you
• Medical costs if you or your passengers sustain injuries
• Loss of earnings if the accident forces you to take time off work
• Travel costs if your car is written off and you need to use another method of transport
• Costs associated with making your claim
• Loss of possessions if any of your belongings are damaged in the accident

It’s important to note, however, that the policy doesn’t provide compensation – it only covers the legal costs associated with making a claim. If you lose the case, you may have to pay compensation to the claimant.

Although it’s not essential, we include cover in the price of a Car Insurance policy because it provides vital peace of mind for drivers and their passengers.

No one wants to think about the worst-case scenario, but if you have an accident and were unable to work for a few months, a Motor Legal Protection policy can help you to recoup your lost earnings. Similarly, if you have to pay for any healthcare costs (private physiotherapy, for example) then the policy will allow you to claim for the cost of these.

Even if you never have an accident, there are other situations where you might need to cover legal expenses. If you’re accused of a motoring offence, for instance, Motor Legal Protection can help you to pay for a legal defence.

Also, if you’re buying or selling a vehicle and a dispute arises, you may need legal help to get the issue resolved quickly and effectively. Motor Legal Protection can support you to do this.