An insurance policy may avoid the application of the Made Whole Doctrine only by including language that is clear in establishing both a priority to the funds recovered and a right to any full or partial recovery.
SR-22 Bonds and Recovering Payments
In situations where a policy exclusion may apply, but payment has to be made due to the SR-22 bond, an insurer can seek reimbursement from its insured.
CPSC Product Recalls
Our product liability attorneys 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. Recently, we have litigated product liability matters involving residential and commercial appliances, gas explosions, cellulose...
Early Retention Leads to Timely and Successful Outcome
The early retention of and trust placed in Keis George by the subrogated insurance company was critical in completing a timely investigation and securing the evidence necessary for a successful resolution, while preventing lengthy and expensive litigation.
CPSC 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...
How Does Car Accident Subrogation Work?
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.