Notifying a claim
The policy requires that immediate notice be given to LPLC of any claim first made against you during the policy period, or circumstance which might give rise to a claim of which you become aware during the policy period. We encourage early notification as this enables us to take action, or provide advice and guidance, so as to minimise any loss or damage that might occur.
If you have had a claim made against you or circumstances have arisen which you think may give rise to a claim in the future you should telephone us to discuss the matter on 9672 3800. Justin Toohey will be pleased to take your call and discuss whether you need to give us formal notification.
Formal notification
Formal notification must be in writing in order to comply with your obligations under your policy of insurance. Notification is not deemed to have occurred until it is received by us in writing.
If you have to give us formal notification, there is a claim notification form available for you to print off, fill in and mail to us at:
Legal Practitioners Liability Committee
DX 431 Melbourne
Or
31st Floor
570 Bourke Street Melbourne 3000
You should include copies of relevant documents and correspondence with this form as well as a summary of the events giving rise to the claim or potential claim. Confine your notification to statements of fact (not opinion) and do not make any statements that might be interpreted as an admission of liability.
After you notify a claim
Once notified, the LPLC will open a file and discuss the claim - and how best to address it - with you.
If proceedings issue, the LPLC will instruct a panel solicitor but with a reservation of its rights under the policy until the claim has been investigated and indemnity formally admitted. If proceedings are not issued, LPLC
Claim notification form (Download)
Key contact
Justin Toohey
+61 3 9672 3800
justin.toohey@lplc.com.au