ABOUT THE CLAIM Recently, Guardian's property experts were asked to consult on one of our national carrier client's slip and-fall claims. The claim involved a woman who had reportedly tripped on a concrete wheel stop. Opposing counsel had posited that the handicap parking stalls and surrounding lighting were not compliant with the state's codes.   ABOUT THE INVESTIGATION & CLAIM ANALYSIS  ...

  Recently, Guardian Group's Property & Casualty experts were called to investigate a residential claim that included cracks throughout the house and a reported unlevel foundation. The carrier also asked our construction and engineering expert to ensure that a prior plumbing leak hadn't compromised the slab. Upon dispatching to the scene, the homeowner explained recent events and historical observations. Concerned that the...

  The 6.4 and 7.1 magnitude earthquakes that struck Ridgecrest and Trona, CA on July 4th and 5th, 2019, with thankfully low reports of critical injuries, reminded every one of us of the need for adequate earthquake  preparation. But our geological experts talk of aftershocks and "quake swarms" also reminded us of a past temblor-related claim investigation case study from...