Catastrophic Loss / Large Loss Recovery Litigation
Falk Metz LLC knows catastrophic loss litigation. From the moment Falk Metz is hired, its team of lawyers is in action and on the scene. Falk Metz tailors its strategy based on the size and scope of the case, using a measured, incremental approach to marshal only those resources necessary given the case's potential. When necessary, Falk Metz teams up with the finest experts in fire, explosion and arson situations, along with electrical, mechanical, structural and civil engineers for successful resolution.
Experience Matters
After a catastrophic loss occurs, it takes a team of experienced, professional and prepared experts to effectively complete the necessary tasks related to evidence, analysis and presentation. More than just investigators, Falk Metz's attorneys build rapport with clients, witnesses and others involved in these potentially emotionally charged cases by treating them with humility, understanding and respect.
With both plaintiffs and defense clients, Falk Metz knows how to strategically approach the case from the very start. Falk Metz's clients, ranging from major insurance carriers, utility companies and contractors to manufacturers and real estate developers, appreciate experienced trial counsel that grasp the highly technical issues of liability and damages.
Falk Metz specializes in catastrophic loss and insurance-related litigation, including:
- Products Liability and Warranty
In product liability cases leading to catastrophic loss, it is essential to preserve evidence, document the chain of custody, and have engineers or other expert witnesses thoroughly evaluate liability. Falk Metz involves experts in product design, manufacturing defects and warnings issues when dealing with the technical aspects inherent in establishing or defeating complex liability claims. - Construction Cases
Handling difficult construction cases requires expertise in the design, building and engineering process. When structures collapse, or fires and explosions occur during the construction process, Falk Metz's team fully investigates and has experience determining liability on the plaintiff and defense side. - Fire Alarm Protection and Emergency Response Procedures
Falk Metz's team has special expertise in analyzing cases involving problems with fire alarms, emergency response systems and procedures, and sprinkler systems. - Industrial Manufacturing
Falk Metz knows the manufacturing process, and its team of lawyers are experts in neutralizing sensitive maintenance and operations issues. Falk Metz works with onsite process engineers to determine which party or parties are liable in cases of plant explosions, fires and mechanical breakdowns. - First Party Property Coverage
Falk Metz's team is responsible for providing in depth analysis regarding arson defense, fraud in the presentation of claims, and business interruption cases.