Martindale-Hubbell Law
Directory, the nation’s leading directory for lawyers, has rated the
law firm’s legal abilities as “high to very high” and its
ethical standards as “very high.” The law firm is also recommended by Best’s Directory of
Recommended Insurance Attorneys and The Insurance Law List.
Insurers in West Virginia face
unique and complex challenges in the defense of unwarranted claims.
The law firm provides full service representation to insurance
carriers in all areas of insurance-related litigation.
From difficult coverage disputes and bad faith claims to
complex liability and damage issues, our litigation attorneys have
developed a state and federal practice to handle the ever-increasing
needs of insurers in West Virginia.
Our attorneys are skilled and
experienced to handle the most complex coverage disputes at both trial
and appellate levels. Insurers
need competent and well-versed lawyers to defend their rights in court
against claims that are not covered under the insurance policy.
Our reputation for successfully defending unwarranted coverage
claims stems from a solid knowledge of insurance law and an aggressive
defense in court.
Our attorneys possess the
knowledge and experience necessary to accurately evaluate the
liability risks and potential damages of each claim.
We promptly notify the insurer and the insured of our
assessment so that both parties are aware of the potential exposure
and estimated cost of defense. The parties can thereafter make an informed decision as to
whether the claim should be settled or defended.
The law firm represents
insurers in complex cases at all levels of litigation process,
including trials and appeals. Our
lawyers have experience in defending personal injury, wrongful death
and property damage claims stemming from automobile accidents, product
defects, premise liability, fires and explosions, and occupational
hazards from coal mining operations, power plant operations, and
residential and commercial construction.
