Litigation, Forensic Accounting
and Investigative Services
Insurance Claims and Business Interruption
Whether you are a claims adjuster or an insured, we can assist with analyzing and quantifying the amount of loss resulting from an insured event. Our experience includes losses in business interruption and extra expenses; property and inventory costs to repair or replace; coinsurance; construction defects and delays; product liability and product recall; environmental claims; fidelity; insurance fraud; and subrogation.
Our analyses often include a review of historical financial data, relevant vendor or sales agreements, industry trends, and market conditions. In some cases, we must consider availability of resources needed in the manufacture of the insured’s product.
Our experts have measured damages in a variety of industries including agriculture, construction, energy, forest products, hospitality, manufacturing, pulp and paper, retail, technology, wholesale and others. In addition to our expertise in measuring damages, we also have industry experts within the firm who are available to advise on pertinent industry trends and nuances.
Two examples:
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Measured the business interruption and extra expense loss resulting from a power plant turbine generator shutdown. Analyzed energy production, energy contracts and seasonal rate schedules, petroleum coke supplies, non-continuing expenses and mitigation. Also considered issues related to force majeure and other contract provisions.
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Quantified losses resulting from a bacteria contamination and resulting shutdowns at a bakery facility owned by a national restaurant chain. Performed extensive analysis of inventory volume, production levels and seasonality to determine both lost manufacturing capacity and the resulting loss in profits.
Litigation, Forensic Accounting and Investigative Services Contacts
Pacific Northwest
Owen Dahl
206-302-6562
Northern California
Michael Massey
209-955-6100
Southern California
Kenneth Rugeti
949-221-4000
New Mexico
Richard Wexler
505-830-6200
