CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
Primary Contact Attorney: Roy A. Umlauf
Handling catastrophic injury litigation includes providing our clients with insight on how to help prevent, document, and investigate the large catastrophic accident case. Our attorneys are frequently called by clients within hours of an accident to assist and direct the investigation and ensure that the evidence is secured and help interface with investigating government agencies and assist with the press/news coverage. We provide training to clients for the development of a workable, user-friendly Crisis Management Plan and Accident Investigation Program. We review risk transfer provisions in contracts and insurance-related issues to prepare for unplanned crises and events.
Attorneys Who Practice in This Area:
Terrence J. Cullen
Carl E. Forsberg
John P. Hayes
Michael P. Hooks
Ann C. McCormick
James B. Meade
Patrick G Middleton
Ken M. Roessler
Roy A. Umlauf
Representative Matters:
Settlement of Adult Wrongful Death/Adult Brain Injury/Child Trauma:
We were involved in early investigation (within 24 hours of accident), media advice, and State Patrol and DOT investigation and audit of a client arising out of a catastrophic vehicle collision on behalf of a contractor and obtained the early resolution of multiple family claims within one year of the accident with minimal litigation expense.
Power Line Contact Investigations:
We represented manufacturers of construction equipment in power line contact cases to assist in obtaining scene photos, preserving equipment, and interfacing with WISHA investigations.
Tower Crane Accident:
We represented a foreign crane manufacturer in the early investigation (within 24 hours of accident) of a tower crane collapse to preserve evidence, hire local experts and determine the cause.
