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INSURANCE DEFENSE
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| Gavett and Datt, P.C. has defended numerous personal injury, wrongful death, and property damage claims in Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia. This experience includes jury and non-jury trials in the state and federal courts of all three jurisdictions and before private arbitration panels. The firm has also litigated many cases at the appellate level. Most general liability claims defended by our firm are at the request of insurers for representation of their insureds pursuant to commercial general liability policies or self-insured companies, and involve a spectrum of claims including: |
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| Gavett and Datt, P.C. has handled matters involving death and serious injuries as well as claims of emotional and psychiatric loss. We have represented small and large companies and individuals as well as self-insured entities. The firm takes an aggressive approach in defending claims including obtaining a thorough history of the plaintiff's prior accidents, medical treatment and employment. We utilize investigation techniques to learn about and confirm a plaintiff's medical, employment and rehabilitation status. Our standard practice includes interviewing witnesses, co-employees and other individuals who possess information about the plaintiff and accident to obtain a complete history on how the incident occurred as well as a profile on the individual making the claim. We work closely with our clients in locating any information or evidence that will influence the fact-finder in making a determination regarding the claim. In addition to litigation, the firm provides advice and recommendations to clients regarding the prevention of claims as well as the appropriate steps to follow once a claim is filed. This includes seminars on a wide variety of topics including the handling of specific cases, issues of damages and a comparison of the distinctions in the law between Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia. Finally, a major focus of our representation includes resolving legitimate claims in the most cost effective manner for the client. This includes early evaluation of potential risk and exposure as well as participation in alternative dispute resolution and mediation. Regardless of whether the claim is considered risky or defensible, our hallmark is extensive reporting to allow the client and its carrier to make a reasoned business judgement about their options in litigation. The law firm of Gavett and Datt, P.C. also has significant experience in the area of Workers' Compensation, having handled the defense of numerous claims in Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia. Our representation has included employers and their insurers, self-insured entities and uninsured employers. We assist our clients in managing, evaluating and resolving workers' compensation claims with the ultimate goal of limiting any potential exposure in connection with a given claim. In connection with its defense of claims, the firm has represented clients at numerous hearings and litigated a wide variety of issues including but not limited to: |
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We take the necessary steps to fully ensure that our clients are placed in the best position possible regarding any workers' compensation claim. THE INFORMATION ON THIS WEBSITE IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE AND IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THE CASE RESULTS DESCRIBED ON THIS WEBSITE DEPEND ON A VARIETY OF FACTORS UNIQUE TO EACH CASE AND DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN ANY FUTURE CASE UNDERTAKEN BY OUR LAWYERS. BECAUSE THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF EACH PARTICULAR CASE OR MATTER ARE DIFFERENT, THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HERE SHOULD NEVER BE USED TO DETERMINE YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. THAT ADVICE CAN ONLY COME FROM A QUALIFIED ATTORNEY WHO IS FAMILIAR WITH ALL THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF A PARTICULAR, SPECIFIC CASE AND THE RELEVANT LAW, AND WHOSE LEGAL ANALYSIS IS SPECIFICALLY TAILORED TO EACH CLIENT. |
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