Motor

We handle a wide variety of motor claims ranging from low speed collisions to those involving catastrophic and fatal injuries. Our experienced team regularly conduct claims of the utmost complexity and severity.

Unique resolution strategies

We are instructed by prominent insurers, the emergency services and the public sector to assist them to resolve a variety of motor-related issues as well as claims. Our dedicated staff are recognised for the bespoke service to clients and the ability to develop unique resolution strategies which meet the client’s objectives.

Our experienced lawyers regularly advise on:

Catastrophic injuries / fatalities
Costs
Credit hire
Criminal prosecutions
Indemnity and policy coverage
Inquests
Low velocity impacts
Motor insurers’ bureau
Portal claims
Recoveries

Key Contact

Simon Evans

Partner

Simon represents motor insurers in high value and complex claims

simone@dolmans.co.uk

029 2034 5531

Legal Commentary

“Dolmans are highly professional, efficient and reliable. They always go above and beyond to achieve successful outcomes for their clients."

Legal 500, 2024

"The team has a very deep knowledge of all aspects of the law in this area."

Chambers & Partners, 2024

Publications

We publish a quarterly newsletter - Headlight - to keep our clients informed of all significant developments relevant to motor insurance litigation and issues.

Headlight - Autumn 2023

This edition includes various case summaries covering fundamental dishonesty, third party costs order in credit hire and a failed application for summary judgment.

Headlight - Summer 2023

This edition includes various case summaries covering multiple attempts to issue correctly, non genuine Part 36 offers and non-party costs orders.

Headlight - Spring 2023

This edition includes various case summaries, together with articles on the recovery of NHS charges and fixed costs in the intermediate track.

Headlight - Autumn/Winter 2022-23

This edition reviews the latest in motoring case law and previews the significant costs reforms in the coming year.

Headlight - Summer 2022

This edition includes case summaries relating to fundamental dishonesty, expert evidence and permission, plus articles on the Motor Vehicles (Compulsory Insurance) Act 2022.

Headlight - Spring 2022

This edition includes case summaries relating to fundamental dishonesty, jurisdiction and portal medical evidence, together with an article on the Highway Code changes.

Headlight - Winter 2021-22

This edition includes case summaries relating to capacity whilst drunk, CRPS, liability apportionments and whether a photograph is more reliable than the party’s own evidence.

Headlight - Autumn 2021

This edition includes case summaries relating to capacity to litigate, accidents involving pedestrians and an article which considers whether conditions can be attached to Part 36 offers.