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Your Police Federation Claimline
By richard Langton What is the PF Claimline? l Occupational deafness
Principal lawyer in The PF Claimline is a telephone and online l Clinical negligence claims.
personal injury at based service provided as part of your
slater and Gordon Federation membership which members and How do I start a claim?
their family can access to start a claim for If you have suffered a personal injury, either
Accidents any type of personal injury accident free of on or off duty you can simply call the PF
happen, charge. Claimline and one of our advice team will
especially in take down the details and verify with the
police work. Injuries Who provides the PF Claimline? Joint Branch Board that you’re a contributing
can happen at the The Police Federation works in partnership member of the Federation. A lawyer will look
worst of times and with Slater and Gordon to provide the PF at your case within 24 hours of you making
treatment can sometimes go wrong. And it Claimline. We’ve been working with the the call. Your claim will be handled quickly
may not only be you who’s affected – your Police Federation for more than 50 years. and efficiently by a specialist.
loved ones, your colleagues and even your During that time we’ve developed extensive
finances may feel the pain too. experience of the problems faced by police How much will I be charged?
officers and have a proven track record of You will retain 100 per cent of the damages
Over five decades working with Police providing the guidance and support required we recover on your behalf. Most lawyers will
Federation members we’ve gained a wealth as well as fighting and winning difficult charge up to 25 per cent of a client’s
of practical experience across a wide range cases. damages if they bring a claim for injuries
of personal injury cases. We have detailed caused by other people’s negligence.
knowledge of the police service, including What does the PF Claimline cover?
police pay structure, pensions, promotion You are covered for injuries and accidents By way of example, if the damages
prospects and issues related to medical both on and off duty, this includes members awarded were £4,000 then you may only
retirement. of your family injured in the same or receive £3,000, but through PF Claimline you
separate incidents. Your cover includes: would receive the full £4,000. We regularly
Through our successful partnership with l Road traffic accidents (either on or off speak to officers at Federation roadshows
the Police Federation we provide members who are unhappy they lost 25 per cent
with a dedicated PF Claimline for personal duty) because they had gone elsewhere.
injury cases. The service is provided as a l Fatal accident claims
benefit of your Federation membership and l Defective equipment If you or a family member wishes to
covers you and your family members. We’ve l Dog bites bring a claim please contact PF Claimline on
put together some of the most commonly l Accidents in the workplace Freephone 0800 917 1999 or visit
asked questions by Federation members l Training injuries pfclaimline.com where you will get advice
about the PF Claimline. l Tripping or slipping free of charge. We hope you don’t need us,
but if you do, we are here to support you.
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