Subrogation is a process that allows an insurance company to recover the expenses it paid out to its policyholder for a loss that was caused by another party. After an automobile accident, if the other driver was at fault and had insurance coverage, the victim's insurance company can file a...
Product Recalls
We are seeing an increase in property damage caused by water and fire as a direct result of a defective product. As a property adjuster, you are familiar with losses caused by defective products. Therefore, we are trying to work with you to bundle these files to increase the settlement...
What is Workers’ Compensation Subrogation
The purpose of workers' compensation is to ensure that employees are not left to bear the financial burden of workplace injuries or illnesses. This includes covering the cost of medical treatment, as well as providing compensation for lost wages and other expenses related to the injury or illness.
Comparative Negligence and Comparative Fault
Comparative negligence is a legal doctrine that assigns a percentage of fault to each party involved in a legal matter. The doctrine applies when multiple parties contribute to causing an injury or loss and may have partial responsibility for the outcome of the injury or loss.
Issues Involving Illinois Condominium Claims
In Chicago, we often find property loss claims that occur at condominium units. Aside from general issues that come with all property claims, such as cause and origin of the loss and actual damages incurred, two issues should be investigated from the outset.
Product Recalls
As a property adjuster, you are familiar with losses caused by defective products. As subrogation attorneys, we are familiar with losses caused by defective products. Therefore, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released new product recalls that we believe you should know.
What Is a Political Subdivision
A political subdivision is a local government entity created by the state to achieve its obligations. Still, the general rule for the definition is broad and includes every political body responsible for governmental activities in a geographic area smaller than that of the state. Examples include cities, counties, villages, towns,...
Matthew C. Workman Named Partner
Keis George LLP is pleased to announce that Matthew C. Workman has been named partner. Workman specializes in handling fire and water losses, product liability, construction defect, and auto and trucking cases.
Product Recalls
Our product liability lawyers have experience litigating cases involving hundreds of different products, including industrial machinery, automobiles, and common residential and commercial appliances such as dehumidifiers, sump pumps, space heaters, fire compression systems, and more. As a property adjuster, you are familiar with losses caused by defective products. Therefore, we...
Intentional and Negligent Spoliation of Evidence
Spoliation of evidence generally involves the destruction of evidence that is relevant to a civil action that results in harm to a party’s case. Some states recognize it as a separate cause of action, which means that it can be a claim separate from the underlying case.