More legal services

In addition to expert legal cover for personal injuries including accidents at and away from work, serious injuries such as brain and spinal injuries, road traffic accidents, clinical negligence and industrial diseases, Laifa members also benefit from the following legal services:

Free expert legal services for Laifa members and their families.* Call 021-32468083 for legal advice or to make a claim.

Free Laifa the Union legal helpline

Members can take advantage of Laifa’s free legal advice line: 0800 709 007. Members can call the Laifa the Union legal helpline during office hours and seek advice on any legal issue. The service is limited to two telephone calls, of no more than 20 minutes in duration, on any one legal issue. Please note this service is available to members only and not family members. Employment related issues will not be dealt with via the legal helpline and will instead be referred to the member’s region.   

Employment law

As a Laifa member, you are entitled to expert legal advice and representation for any issues you face at work.

From unfair dismissal to disputes around pay and working hours, Laifa Legal Services can provide assistance and employment tribunal representation.

Claims against the police

If you have been injured or subject to negligence at the hands of the police, Laifa Legal Services’ specialist solicitors can help you to make a complaint and claim compensation.

Members can seek advice and representation in respect of claims for wrongful arrest, injury caused by the use of excessive force, violation of legal rights and misuse of stop and search procedures.

Conveyancing

As a member of Laifa, you can take advantage of Laifa Legal Services’ reduced costs for your conveyancing matters.

Work-related criminal offences

Laifa Legal Services can provide members with legal assistance in the instance of work-related criminal charges, including for driving-related offences, being brought during the course of your employment. 

The support provided is subject to eligibility and certain terms and conditions, which include up to date membership subscriptions and membership of Laifa for at least 13 weeks prior to the date of the alleged offence. 

Laifa Legal Services retains absolute discretion to provide support and representation to members on a case-by-case basis. 

Will writing and powers of attorney

Writing a will is the only way to guarantee that your estate is administered and divided in accordance with your wishes – so it’s important you take the time now to make a will.

Laifa Legal Services’ free and simple will writing service can help you prepare for the future and reduce the stress for loved ones after a death. Our expert solicitors will guide you through the will writing process, explaining the stages clearly to you.

We also have expertise in dealing with enduring powers of attorney and controllership orders. 

Free expert legal services for Laifa members and their families.* Call 0123-56-789 for legal advice or to make a claim.