Intersection accidents represent a disproportionate share of vehicle crashes and, therefore, a disproportionate share of litigated cases. Credible witnesses are the key to winning cases, but credible witnesses are rare, can be cross-examined, and are often reluctant to cooperate. The …
In many subrogation cases, the recovery specialist is confronted with one or more “writings,” including a lease, rental agreement or other type of contract, containing various provisions which may affect the recovery rights of a subrogating insurer. Below are a …
On June 16, 2014, a Virginia man was pulled over by the police for running a red light while driving in a funeral procession. As a result, R.G. Spinner missed his great-grandmother’s burial. The Alexandria police officer pulled behind Spinner …
Subrogation permits a party who has paid a debt to step into the shoes of another (usually the debtee) to assume his or her legal rights against a third party to prevent that party’s unjust enrichment where a loss has …
A lawsuit that alleges a defective light bulb manufactured in New Hampshire caused a fire at a paper mill in Mexico has been moved from state to federal court. In the complaint, the insurer for Kimberly-Clark de Mexico claims a …
Louisville, KY, 10/22/13 – Donan, a forensic investigation company, has made available a free webcast about their component testing services. Donan’s lab, located in Louisville Kentucky, features 50,000 square feet of testing and evidence storage space. One of the largest …
The recent New York Supreme Court decision of American International Ins. Co. v. A. Steinman Plumbing & Heating Corp., 2012 WL 952782 (N.Y. App. 2012) and an ancient parable wouldn’t seem to have a lot in common. But, they do. …
The Importance Of NFPA 921 In Fire And Explosion Subrogation On April 17, 2013, a fire of as-of-yet-undetermined origin at the West Fertilizer Company in West, Texas ignited as much as 270 tons of ammonium nitrate being stored at the …
Spontaneous combustion causes more than 14,000 fires a year, according to the National Fire Protection Association. That’s why everyone should know about the materials that can cause spontaneous combustion, said Daniel Hogan, an attorney with the law office of Robert …
For many corporate personnel, the concepts of underwriting and experience ratings remain a clouded mystery, yet they directly affect the amount of insurance premiums a company will pay. Even more mysterious though is what effect, if any, subrogation efforts have …