Legal expenses insurance

Legal expenses insurance with CoverGirl policies – For extra peace of mind

Legal expenses insurance is available to buy with all CoverGirl Car Insurance Services private car policies, but what is it and why do you need it?

Being involved in a car accident can be highly stressful and very expensive. If the accident was someone else’s fault you are legally entitled to claim for personal injury, policy excess and other losses, but you may not have the time or money to pursue the person responsible.

That’s where l legal expenses insurance comes to the rescue. The insurance covers the legal costs of pursuing a claim for any damages or losses that are not covered by your car insurance, resulting from any road accident which causes death or bodily injury to you and or damage to the insured vehicle and/or personal belongings.

Claim helpline
In the event of an accident call the CoverGirl claim helpline and one of our friendly claims advisors will get your claim underway.

CoverGirl claim helpline - 033 00 45 00 45

The sooner you report the accident to us, the more we will be able to help you. By reporting the accident to us immediately we can help you claim your full entitlements.

What can I claim for?
If the accident was not your fault, you may be able to recover the following:

• Loss of earnings as a result of the accident
  
  
• Accident repair costs or write off value of your vehicle
  
  
• The costs of a hire vehicle whilst your own is being repaired or awaiting inspection by
  an insurance engineer if your vehicle is not road worthy
  
  
• Your insurance excess (if comprehensively insured)
  
  
• Damage to any personal effects, items of clothing or goods being carried by the vehicle
  
  
• The cost of roadside recovery and storage charges

If you would like any further information about CoverGirl legal expenses insurance, please contact a member of our motor team on
0333 123 1308.