We have one of the largest motor liability teams in the UK comprising over 45 specialists who are recognised as leaders in their field. Our dedicated team provides the full range of services for motor claims and deals with a high volume of both straightforward and complex third party damage claims.
In addition to providing litigation, defence, liability and quantum dispute services, we manage statutory declaration proceedings and advise on obligations for contractual insurers, road traffic insurers, Article 75 insurer and on cover avoidance. We also handle cases involving multi-jurisdictions.
Our areas of advice include:
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Third party injury claims
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Catastrophic injury
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Credit hire
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Criminal
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Costs
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Coverage advice
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CRU appeals
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Fleet claims
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Fraud claims
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Infant approval
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Inquests and inquiries
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Litigation
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Logistics and haulage
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Regulatory and Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
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Low velocity impact claim
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Motor prosecution work
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RTA protocol claims
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Recovery
Prior to the changes for the Ministry of Justice Stage 3 Claims, we provided our clients with guidance on the changes and potential business impact they would have. This is the kind of forward thinking, partnering approach that we are known for.
Our team’s proactive management of litigation also ensures that cases are handled efficiently and consistently and we have a strong reputation for gaining significant savings for our clients. This includes in relation to notorious third party heads of loss.
Work highlights
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Advising key motor insurers on strategy for dealing with claims brought under the new RTA Protocol introduced by the Ministry of Justice in April 2010.
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Advising on a road traffic case where the trial judge found in favour of the defendant for all material points, but also apportioned them 30 percent liable for the accident. This was successfully appealed at the Court of Appeal - Prebble v Ievers.
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Successfully defending a claim at the High Court and Court of Appeal for a television production company that arose out of a motor racing accident, where it was alleged that a kerb camera caused the crash - Green v (1) Sunset & Vine Productions (2) British Automobile Racing Club (3) Goodwood Road Racing Company.
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Advising on a high value claim brought on behalf of a six year old who had been a passenger in a vehicle which was hit by a car travelling in the wrong direction. Successfully argued that a conventional lump sum was appropriate and that a periodical payments scheme could not be set up - Love v Dewsbury.
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Representing specialist transport insurers in a claim where a bus driver collided with a lorry drivers’ vehicle. We successfully argued that the impact was not likely to have caused the alleged injuries.