Insurance Litigation
The insurance lawyers at GLC provide specialized expertise and cost effective solutions to regional, national and multi-national insurers and underwriters, their insureds, and business partners on a wide variety of issues including:
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Defending claims involving property damage, liability and contractual liability
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Defending personal injury claims including motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall, dog bites, and workplace injuries
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Subrogated claims involving recovery after a loss including as a result of water escape, fire loss, construction defects and deficiencies, or other types of subrogated claims where we focus on providing cost effective advice to pursue recovery through litigation, mediation and settlement
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Coverage consulting and opinions on a broad range of claims including issues involving misrepresentation, breaches of policy terms, interpretations of exclusions clauses, and entitlement to coverage
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specialized areas including product liability, institutional liability, occupiers liability, E&O, D&O, multiparty construction disputes, recreational liability, farm property and liability, equine claims, environmental liability, fire origin & cause, and social & commercial host liability
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Construction Defect & Deficiencies including improper installation, building envelope failure, design issues, or any other construction liability,
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Acting for contractors, sub-contractors, engineers, and other professionals involved in the construction process.
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Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions including defending professionals against legal claims for errors and omissions.
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Occupiers liability claims for parties who own, control, or occupy properties (residential or commercial) in a range of matters involving personal injury, property damage, contractual disputes, and bylaw infringement
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Uninsured claims for claims involving all types of commercial losses where individuals or businesses have been denied coverage by their insurer
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Limits claims where insureds are required by their insurer or legal counsel to obtain their own ILA (Independent Legal Advice) for claims where the extent of damages being claimed exceeds the limits of coverage on the policy which may expose individuals or businesses to financial risk
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Extensive experience in litigation including taking matters to trial as well as with resolving disputes through mediation and negotiation

