Insurance Defense
Serving Insurance Companies and Self-Insureds
The Insurance Defense team at McKenna Storer advises, counsels and represents a multitude of insurance companies and self-insured entities nationwide. You can trust in our depth of trial experience, a steadfast commitment to defend your interests, and a keen understanding of the liabilities, issues and exposure specific to insurers and industries prone to high-risk.
The goal of any insurance litigation strategy should be quick and cost-effective representation or defense. Our team’s extensive experience in mediation and arbitration in a variety of disputes helps effect resolutions before they reach the litigation stage in many cases.
The insurance defense attorneys at McKenna Storer are called upon to represent and defend individuals and companies in a wide range of complex insurance-related matters including:
- Property and personal injury
- Products liability
- Professional Liability
- Premises liability
- Defamation (libel and slander)
- Toxic torts
- Construction
- Medical malpractice
- Employment Litigation
- Commercial automobile / trucking
If you’re facing a dispute or involved in litigation in one of the matters listed above, our insurance defense law firm can help.
Having successfully defended clients in insurance cases both at the state and federal level, we offer proven strategies that contribute to a positive outcome. Every day, our attorneys construct defense strategies that optimize results for clients in a cost-effective way.
Representative Insurance Clients
AIU Insurance Company
ALLIED Mutual Insurance Company
Allstate Insurance Company
American Family Mutual Insurance Company
American International Group, Inc. Company
Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance
ClaimGuard Insurance Company of America, Inc.
CNA Insurance Companies
Crum & Forster Insurance
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company
GuideOne Insurance
Hartford Insurance Company
Illinois State Medical Insurance Services, Inc.
Indiana Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company
Iowa Mutual Insurance Company
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Resolute Management, Inc.
RiverStone Claims Management, LLC
Royal Insurance Company
TIG Holdings Group
The Travelers Companies, Inc.
West Bend Mutual Insurance Company
Zurich American Insurance Company
Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc.
Comprehensive Insurance Defense Litigation Services
As one of the oldest insurance defense law firms in Illinois, we have extensive experience representing clients in disputes involving:
General Liability
Defend individual and business insureds in commercial and personal litigation
Professional Liability
Provide defense against misconduct and standards violations for small business owners, financial institutions, insurance companies, medical professionals, realtors, etc.
Toxic Torts
Represent clients in commercial and personal policy lawsuits related to injury and property damage claims arising out of perceived environmental hazards
Products Liability
Defense of product liability claims, including design and manufacturing defect claims, and allegations of breach of duty
Construction
Defense of injury, property damage, defective construction, and other building claims
Transportation and Trucking Liability
Represent and defend transport and trucking operations in personal injury and first and third-party liability matters, environmental claims, products and manufacturing lawsuits including pre-suit procedures, arbitration, negotiations, insurance litigation and appeals
Auto Insurance
Represent and defend insurance claims adjusters and companies in coverage disputes
Employment Liability
Provide defense in cases involving discrimination, retaliation, defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress
Intellectual Property
Defense against claims of intellectual copyright infringement, unfair competition and theft of trade secrets
Weather-related Catastrophe
Defend claims related to weather-related disasters including earthquakes, storms and extreme weather
Skilled Insurance Defense Attorneys to Protect Your Business
It is our firm belief that being proactive reduces the risk of many legal problems and can avoid expensive, time-consuming litigation. A personalized, detailed and lean approach has helped us build a successful track record both inside and out of the courtroom.
Having lawyers with expertise in all lines of insurance and levels of court, keeps our clients in a strong position, regardless of the stage of the dispute. With a deep understanding of business, insurance and risk management, we develop creative, effective legal solutions custom-tailored to the particulars of each individual case. As a client, you will also benefit from knowing we never lose sight of the importance of your reputation and its impact on the future of your business.
Cost-Effective Insurance Defense Representation
We’re committed to getting our clients the best possible results utilizing the most cost-effective strategy possible to make that happen. We know from experience that sometimes, it is better to negotiate while in other times, going to trial is necessary. All decisions are made in close consultation with you and after outlining the consequences of each action.
Call McKenna Storer at 312-558-3900 (Chicago) or 815-334-9690 (Woodstock) for a consultation or to learn more about our insurance defense services.
Meet Our Insurance Defense Team
