Insurance Defense, Coverage, Subrogation & Casualty
Cotten Schmidt & Abbott has a proven track record of successfully resolving insurance litigation and coverage matters. Cotten Schmidt & Abbott has extensive experience in representing a broad spectrum of insureds from large corporate policy holders to closely held, small businesses. In defending suits arising in the insurance practice area, Cotten Schmidt & Abbott attorneys have found that there is no substitute for personal commitment to prompt on-the-scene investigation through witness interviews and a timely recommendation for the involvement of appropriate expert witnesses. These early efforts provide insurance professionals with a concrete basis for early reserve evaluation and cost-effective decision making - ultimately supporting the resolution of dangerous, high-exposure, claims - whether through early settlement or the decision to pursue trial.
Cotten Schmidt & Abbott attorneys handling insurance defense cases and insurance coverage matters have extensive experience in extra-contractual or “bad faith” claims, first- and third-party coverage matters, and declaratory judgment actions. These attorneys are well-tested and experienced in addressing claims handling issues, and providing insurers advice regarding first- and third-party insurance policy coverage questions, including those questions arising under commercial and personal lines, homeowners insurance, personal and commercial automobile insurance, transportation/trucking insurance, comprehensive general liability insurance, commercial property insurance, professional medical liability insurance, excess and umbrella policies.
In addition to resolving cases through motion practice, settlement and trial, Cotten Schmidt & Abbott attorneys have been directly involved in appellate decisions addressing substantive coverage issues and issues involving the legal standards upon which expert testimony is properly admitted as evidence in civil trials. Further, Cotten Schmidt & Abbott attorneys practicing in the insurance defense and insurance coverage area have extensive experience in successfully resolving claims and coverage issues through alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
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