Legal Assistance provides support in cases where it is particularly needed. It covers the following benefits:

• Legal service.

Provides general information about basic law relating to contracts as regulated in the Civil Code or Labour Code, as well as contact information for courts, public prosecutors' offices, law firms, legal advisors and notaries throughout Poland.

• Participation of a lawyer in court proceedings.

Representation for the insured in court proceedings initiated against the insured on grounds of civil liability, or in courts proceedings to obtain damages for the insured from a third party on the grounds of damage to person or property.

• Advance of deposits.

Advance of deposits required from the insured as security for the payment of procedural (court) fees and fines.

• Assistance in amicable settlement of disputes.
• Representation of insurance companies.

Handling of foreign claims on third-party motor insurance under EU Directive IV.

• Legal services for foreigners.

Assistance in obtaining compensation in case of road accidents involving Polish and foreign citizens. Assistance to foreigners in recovering vehicles stolen in Poland. Recovery of vehicles following theft and collection of recovered vehicles.

• Legal information line.

Round-the-clock access to information relating to the most common legal problems, explanation of laws, recommendation of procedure, specimen contracts and documents, clarification of interpretations.

This is an ideal product add-on for both insurers and banking institutions.