Explore Strategies for Defense from Investigation to Resolution

Catastrophic events such as electrical contacts, gas explosions, wildfires and natural disasters can create significant claims exposure and public scrutiny. Join this roundtable to explore practical strategies for investigating incidents, managing liability, preserving evidence and effectively defending against catastrophic injury and property damage claims.

This roundtable will explore practical strategies for defending utilities against catastrophic injury and property damage claims arising from events such as electrical contacts, gas explosions, wildfires, and natural disasters. These incidents often involve severe injuries — such as burns, paraplegia and amputations — as well as extensive property damage. Such high-profile events often result in public scrutiny and heightened regulatory oversight, creating a highly challenging environment that can significantly increase exposure.

Panelists will discuss effective approaches to early incident investigation, evidence preservation, liability and causation development, damages mitigation, expert coordination and resolution strategy. Attendees will leave with a stronger understanding of how to better control exposure, minimize negative outcomes and ultimately defend against catastrophic claims more effectively.