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Insurance companies provide their clients with peace of mind, which cannot be overvalued. Insured clients can rest easy knowing their homes, valuables and health are in the hands of reliable insurance providers. Insurance companies and anyone involved with the insurance market also need peace of mind, however, as conflicts in their line of business can lead to serious legal complications. In this case, a Louisiana insurance defense lawyer can provide crucial support.

Who Needs an Insurance Defense Lawyer?

While insurance companies are one group that needs representation, they are not the only parties that may become involved in insurance-related litigation. Degan, Blanchard & Nash provides insurance defense representation for insurance companies, self-insured corporations and third-party administrators. With offices in New Orleans, Lafayette, and Baton Rouge, we take pride in providing efficient and cost-effective representation throughout Louisiana for our insurance clients.

What to Look for in an Insurance Defense Lawyer

Every legal case is unique, and insurance cases are no exception. It is important to find an attorney who is responsive to the individual case at hand and is both willing and able to tailor strategy to the client’s needs. This also means finding a law firm that has experience specifically in insurance defense that understands the laws pertaining to insurance, and that can analyze and provide a suitable approach that should result in a positive outcome for the client.

At Degan, Blanchard & Nash, insurance defense constitutes a substantial part of our law practice. Our experienced attorneys work closely with our insurance clients and their policyholders to ensure that we are responsive to their needs and requests. We understand that insurers need effective and efficient legal services, and we are constantly striving to identify and implement creative and cost-effective approaches when handling our insurance defense cases.

Degan, Blanchard & Nash attorneys are experienced in all aspects of insurance defense and offer the highest level of professional service and representation to our insurance clients and their policyholders. Our extensive experience in insurance litigation includes:

  • Automobile Accident Liability Defense: 2022 data indicated that around 68,000 injuries resulted from vehicle accidents, and over 105,000 accidents only involved damage to vehicles. While East Baton Rouge and Orleans parishes led Louisiana in fatal crashes for 2023, accidents can occur anywhere in the state and lead to auto accident litigation.
  • Uninsured Motorist Claims: Based on a 2010 study and a 2022 analysis, vehicle accidents cost between $29 thousand and over $13 million, depending on the injuries or fatalities involved. These costs would be even higher now if adjusted by CPI. With an uninsured motorist claim, the defendant can be responsible for these costs, especially without solid legal defense.
  • Wrongful Death and Survival Actions
  • Property Damage Claims
  • Product Liability Defense: Product liability defense can cover a wide range of items, ranging from medical products and pharmaceuticals to firearms and fitness equipment. Product liability can involve class action, direct action, or even multi-district claims.
  • Premises Liability Defense
  • Professional Liability: Doctors, nurses, accountants, engineers, and a whole host of professionals are held to standards within their professions and, at some point, may find themselves facing a professional liability claim. This extends to insurance carriers and even lawyers and legal firms.
  • Building and Construction Claims
  • Excess Insurance claims
  • Workers’ Compensation Issues
  • “Bad faith” claims: Insurance companies have a duty to act in good faith and have a particular responsibility to their insured clients. In a bad faith claim, insured clients or a third party alleges that a specific party did not fulfill their obligation.
  • Coverage disputes
  • Subrogation
  • Toxic Torts: These cases can involve anything from workers alleging reactions to toxic substances during an oil spill cleanup to customers filing claims due to alleged misinformation about drugs or supplements.

We recognize and appreciate that timely and consistent collaborative planning and communication between the attorney and the client is essential to achieving a desired result in civil litigation. We are also cognizant of the importance of proactive reporting so that our clients remain closely apprised of how each case is progressing.

Crafting a Solid Defense Strategy

Each case that we handle requires its own individualized defense strategy, depending on its own unique set of facts and circumstances. Our extensive experience enables us to identify and recommend the best and most practical approach to achieve the desired result. In some cases, pursuing reasonable settlement early may be the most prudent course of action to minimize unwarranted litigation costs.

Other times, a thorough defense must be developed through discovery to substantially reduce the value of the plaintiff’s claim before a reasonable compromise can be reached without the need for an expensive trial. However, in those situations where a case must proceed to trial, rest assured that our experienced and capable litigators will be well prepared to present a compelling and persuasive case to a judge or jury.

Whether you are building your insurance company and need a legal professional to advise you while drafting policies or are in the midst of an insurance-related case, our team can provide you with the resources and skills to deftly navigate your particular situation. With over 50 legal professionals contributing to the team at Degan, Blanchard & Nash, you can rest assured that your case is in good hands. Reach out to our team today.