Hurricane Window Damage Assessment Brian G. Johnson, M.S., P.E. One common assignment forensic engineers receive following catastrophic weather events is to determine the cause of water intrusion into a building. Frequently, it is alleged by the building owner or representative that wind forces damaged the windows of the building, resulting in leaks and damage to … Read more
Biohazard cleanup – Sometimes death is only the beginning Gerry Rogers, President & CEO URI – Unlimited Restoration, Inc. Imagine being called by your mother’s employer because she has not been to work for two days, has not called in, and was not answering her phone, which is totally out of character for her. You … Read more
Trending Phenomenon in Computer Forensics by Rich Curtis, President and Technical Consultant, Loss Solutions Group 2018 marks my twentieth year in the property claims business. Seasoned players twenty years ago used to tell me stories of old and advised of the ebbs and flows of trends. I’ve seen various mold scares, infectious hail damage, floods … Read more
Good-Faith Claim Handling in Florida – Part II Timothy R. Engelbrecht, Esq. and Matthew J. Lavisky, Esq. Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP This article is a continuation of the “Good-Faith Claim Handling in Florida” article that appeared in the Southern Loss Association Newsletter in February 2018. That article discussed the history and background of … Read more
Insurable Interest: Coverage Even When An Insured Does Not Own the Property? Nicholas Goanos Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig, LLP Insurable interest is a legal concept which requires an insured to have a financial or other interest in the claimed, damaged property before being entitled to coverage. Although this concept is easy to grasp, it can … Read more
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