Perigon Life

Legal Expense Insurance

Peace of Mind for Legal Matters

Legal Expense Insurance offers an unlimited Legal Assistance line and covers legal fees if legal representation is required. The product can be used for defense or prosecution purposes. Legal Expense Insurance protects from overwhelming legal fees and expenses in specific disputes such as breach of contract, latent defects, bodily injury etc. Legal Insurance can also cover court costs.

How does Legal Expense Insurance works

Legal assistance gives access to a team of lawyers. These experts put their experience and knowledge to good use for you in the case of a dispute or if you want general information. They take the time to inform the insured about the state of law and answer questions so afterward the insured can identify the best legal strategy to solve or prevent an issue. What is covered:
  • Consumer transaction
  • Bodily injury & property damage
  • Ownership and residence
  • Income security
  • Succession and protective supervision (in absence of contestation)
  • Assistance to quickly access a lawyer for relevant legal information on all areas of law:
    • Practical and detailed answers
    • Unlimited number and duration of calls
  • The insured can hire the lawyer of his choice.
  • The lawyer’s fees, expert fees and court costs are paid by the insurance up to the maximum amount stipulated in the insurance contract.
  • No deductible
  • Legal fees paid up to a maximum hourly rate of $150 & limits per stage
  • 60-day waiting period
  • $10,000 per dispute
  • $20,000 per year
  • Prompt and thorough handling of claims.
Note: other conditions apply