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Credit Hire (Claimant and Defendant) Barristers

Credit hire disputes are technically complex and frequently litigated. Our barristers act for claimants and defendants in proceedings about the recoverability of credit hire vehicle charges following road traffic accidents.

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Nationwide coverage, England & Wales
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About Credit Hire (Claimant and Defendant)

Scope of work
What we handle
Basic Hire Rate Arguments
Disputes about the recoverable rate for a credit hire vehicle, including the application of the basic hire rate and spot hire evidence.
Need for Vehicle
Challenges to claims on the basis that the claimant did not need a replacement vehicle following the accident.
Period of Hire
Disputes about the appropriate period of hire, including delays in repair and the point at which a total loss should have been recognised.
Impecuniosity
Impecuniosity arguments in credit hire cases where the claimant could not afford to fund a hire vehicle without credit.
Fraud & Fundamental Dishonesty
Fundamental dishonesty challenges in credit hire claims, including cases involving staged accidents and inflated hire periods.
Appeal Cases
Credit hire appeals, including cases raising points of principle about the basic hire rate, need, and the period of hire.
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