Bringing the Courtroom to the Cab: How LMP Legal’s Mock Trials Help Fleets Prepare for the Worst
When a serious road incident happens, what your driver says, or doesn’t say, in the heat of the moment can shape the entire legal case. It’s a reality few fleet operators fully appreciate until it’s too late.
At LMP Legal, we believe that legal education should be more than just theory. That’s why we’ve turned traditional training on its head with our immersive, high-impact mock trials – a uniquely powerful way to help commercial fleets understand what really happens when a driver ends up in court.
Real Risks. Real Scenarios. Real Impact.
Mock trials simulate a criminal prosecution following a serious road traffic collision. Participants aren’t just watching – they’re part of the process. From the first 999 call to the final verdict, every session puts attendees in the shoes of a defendant, a witness, or a jury member.
We walk through the full case: evidence, interviews, prosecution strategy, and defence response. That includes emerging offences like Causing Serious Injury by Careless Driving – a growing legal risk for commercial fleets since the law changed in 2022. Each scenario is built around real-world risk. For example: •A van driver makes an offhand comment after a pedestrian collision. •A fleet manager fails to retrieve dashcam footage promptly. •A passenger stumbles on a bus, with no clear reporting process in place. And with HGVs, vans, and buses involved in 30–35% of fatal UK road collisions in 2023 (DfT Road Safety Statistics), these are far from unlikely cases – they are everyday business realities. Why Fleets Need This Training The biggest takeaway? Timing is everything. 88% of our calls involve police investigations, A single word said under stress can mean the difference between a warning and a custodial sentence. Yet most drivers and managers don’t know their rights at the roadside – or how quickly the legal process escalates. Our mock trials drive that message home. By walking through the legal consequences in a safe but realistic environment, fleet teams see exactly how things can go wrong – and what they can do differently. More importantly, they see how early legal advice can stop a case before it gathers pace. In fact, 68% of investigations are dropped after the first police interview when our team is involved. From Training Room to Roadside Support What happens in training is one thing. What happens at the roadside is another. That’s why LMP Legal’s mock trials are just one part of a wider risk prevention strategy. Our 24/7 emergency support line gives commercial drivers instant access to a criminal defence lawyer – day or night, directly at the scene. We’re not just talking about what to do in court. We’re there when it counts – from the first contact with police through to the final resolution. It’s a level of protection that goes far beyond insurance. A Proven Way to Protect Your People and Brand The feedback is unanimous: mock trials are eye-opening, practical, and deeply engaging. They cut through the myths about what happens after a crash, they challenge assumptions, and they give drivers and operational leaders the clarity they need to act decisively in moments of crisis. For businesses, the benefits are clear: •Fewer avoidable prosecutions •Greater driver confidence and compliance •Reduced insurance and legal exposure •Stronger culture of safety and accountability By Your Side. When It Matters Most. Would your drivers know how to respond in the event of a fatal collision, a passenger injury, or a police interview under caution? Contact LMP Legal to discuss how we can be by your fleet’s side 24/7.
Would you know what to do if you received the phone call...
One of your drivers has had a serious or fatal collision.
Road traffic accidents are the only incidents where a driver could be questioned without formal representation.
Drivers are at their most vulnerable in the immediate minutes after an incident and can often say or do something to incriminate themselves - or their employers - at the scene, making it much harder to defend them later down the line if they are charged with an offence.
What is said at the roadside can often determine the outcome of the case.
Companies have no control over what the driver says or where they are until the police release them - often leading to prosecution, investigation of the company and higher compensation claims.
DEDICATED
CRISIS LINE
Connecting drivers with a specialist criminal lawyer for advice, representation & protection as soon as a collision occurs, giving both driver and company peace of mind, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
ROADSIDE
ATTENDANCE
Whether at the roadside or the police station, we start an early dialogue with the police to protect the driver from the outset, preventing inaccurate incriminating admissions being made.
POLICE INTERVIEW COUNSEL
We'll be there to provide representation and advice at the first interview with the police, and help your driver provide a written statement following a legally privileged one-on-one driver interview.
PROTECTION FOR DRIVER & COMPANY
You'll receive pragmatic advice as to any charges faced and their ramifications, access to critical information in any investigation, and support identifying any factors relating to contributory negligence.
......I sold LMP Fleet to our board members as, “The best product we can buy, that we never want to use”. LMP Fleet gives RMS Ports and all our drivers piece of mind that if the unthinkable happens, we have legal support for our drivers, from the very start....
Phil Latta, Group Transport Manager, RMS Ports Ltd