Claims

- All claims must be submitted to Legal Guard within 6 months of the member becoming aware of the event giving rise to the claim where the member is the plaintiff.
- Clients are required to provide all evidence, documents or correspondences required for assessment of the claim.
- Claims may be submitted by phone, e-mail, fax, in writing, or in person for face to face consultation.
- Where the member is the defendant, immediately upon being served with any court documents. Failing which, Legal Guard will not be liable to cover the claim.
- Legal Guard is only liable for costs of attorneys appointed by Legal Guard. All claims are to be lodged with Legal Guard.