Fixed recoverable costs (FRC) may cause ripples in litigation matters beginning in October 2023. An extension of the FRC regime will result in coverage of a wider range of investigations in the UK. In this podcast, we are joined by Paul Squires, part…
Forensic engineering involves investigating failures or performance problems in order to determine their cause. Experts in this field apply engineering concepts and scientific principles to analyze properties, systems or structures that are not funct…
When it comes to personal injury investigations, hindsight biases can lead to inaccurate assessments of causation and fault. Hindsight bias is considered a psychological phenomenon that occurs when people evaluate past events and overestimate their a…
As we approach the tenth anniversary of the introduction of qualified one-way costs shifting (QOCS) to low value personal injury claims, a recently unreported case from Liverpool County Court has sparked new discussion around liability investigations…
An increasing number of advertisements have surfaced across some states in Australia for personal injury claims as a result of slip and fall incidents in supermarkets. A recent ACT Court of Appeal decision may explain this development. A look b…
The recent decision in Steven Kennedy v Sheldon Inns Ltd (t/a The Kings Arms) [2022] involving an altercation at a pub has added to the library of decisions regarding vicarious liability. There is little doubt the insurance industry has contributed…
The UK and US insurance markets are well established when it comes to the challenge of tackling claims fraud, but what about the rest of the world? Well, there’s a growing appetite among insurers – those with an international presence, as well as t…
Sedgwick’s industry experts and thought leaders are committed to keeping our clients informed on emerging challenges, opportunities and industry news. We’re excited to introduce our Imagine 23 list, which highlights topics and trends employers, risk …
Amid global uncertainty and to meet future demands, major investments have been allocated to renewable energy, including wind power. According to the 2021 Global Wind Report, energy supplied by wind has tripled in the last 10 years and is projected t…
Forensic investigators are often presented with puzzling cases where the obvious evidence doesn’t naturally point to the cause, and further in-depth analysis is required to determine exactly what went wrong. While carrying out an on-site investigatio…
In response to an allegation, forensic investigators use a wide range of techniques to explain and prove the specific circumstances that led to an incident or a loss. Determining whether evidence is credible often requires an imaginative approach, bu…
Social media platforms have emerged as a powerful tool for communication in recent decades. Considering the volume of data collected daily, it’s no surprise they have also become a useful source for researchers and investigators working on various in…
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies are massively helpful in detecting suspicious behaviours and activities. However, insurance fraud identification and claims validation remain one area where technology requires human inte…
Across New Zealand, the winter weather conditions threaten to saturate the ground — potentially causing landslips and soil collapse and often, causing disruption to construction works. Increased rainfall during the winter months is expected, bu…
3D laser scanning: Essential technology in forensic science and claims When it comes to the claims industry, documentation is essential. In order to come to a conclusion regarding the cause of a fire, traffic accident or product failure, it is cruci…