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.
Preserving the Scene
Preserving the scene is just one part of our Early Involvement Strategy and one of the most important factors in building a good case. Capturing relevant photographs throughout the investigation process along with taking witness statements and properly securing the scene will put you in the best position to preserve...
Avoiding Spoliation
There are several reasons spoliation is immediately claimed by an adverse party of an insurance carrier. Some of the major reasons can be easily avoided.
Illinois Workers’ Compensation Subrogation
The Illinois workers' compensation law is detailed in 820 ILCS 305. Specific to subrogation is section 305/5. There are two parts of that section that are of notable importance. One is the application of a lien on the injured employee in any personal injury action they bring against the at-fault...
Investigating a Sump Pump Failure
A picture truly is worth a thousand words. A thoroughly documented sump pump file can also be the difference in thousands of dollars in recovery. When in doubt, more is better. These suggestions will provide the subrogation professional, expert, and counsel with tools to prepare the file and maximize your...
Well-Documented Scene Investigation
A picture truly is worth a thousand words. A thoroughly documented sump pump file can also be the difference in thousands of dollars in recovery. When in doubt, more is better. These suggestions will provide the subrogation professional, expert, and counsel with tools to prepare the file and maximize your...
Early Investigation on House Fires
What if a house fire didn't have to be a costly claim? Because of damage to the structure, the costs associated with daily living expenses, and the contents within the home, house fires can be a rather costly claim to insurance companies. They don't have to be.