In this episode of our educational video series, On Subrogation, Rathbone attorney Jason Sullivan guides us through the basics of the hearsay principle. This video is the first of our 3-episode series on handling hearsay in your subrogation cases. In Read more…
Some subrogation claims do not fall neatly under a tort or contract claim, but the carrier nonetheless has a right to recover a loss. This can make the process of subrogating the claim more difficult, but there is an alternate Read more…
In this episode of our educational video series on important subrogation topics, On Subrogation: Alternative Dispute Resolutions in Subrogation Claims, Rathbone attorney Jason Sullivan discusses paths to claims resolutions that don’t involve the courts. Alternative dispute resolutions (ADR) are any Read more…
This episode is a follow-up to our first episode on the Federal Rules of Evidence. In the first episode, we discussed the basics about why the court may choose to exclude evidence. For example, a court may exclude evidence if: Read more…
First, let’s quickly re-establish the basics of hearsay with regard to the Federal Rules of Evidence. Hearsay is defined as any out-of-court statement being presented to prove the truth of the matter asserted. In order to attempt to present hearsay Read more…
In this episode of our educational video series on subrogation process and law, Rathbone Group partner and subrogation-focused attorney Jason Sullivan explains the concept of contribution between carriers. An often problematic and convoluted aspect of subrogation law, contribution between carriers Read more…
The family car—it’s the gateway to all the places we want to go! Whether it’s soccer or basketball practice, to the multiplex for a new movie, to the grocery store for ice cream, or off to the pool for a Read more…
What do you do if the insurer you are subrogating against goes into liquidation? In this episode of our educational video series, On Subrogation, RG subrogation lawyer Jason Sullivan discusses possible avenues to pursuing recovery from an insurer when it Read more…
In this episode of Rathbone Group’s educational video series on subrogation topics, attorney Kim Rathbone discusses a topic submitted by one of our viewers: how to proceed when a tortfeasor dies in the midst of a subrogation suit. Who Should Read more…
The short answer to this question is, yes. The real answer, however, is a bit more complicated. In the above episode of our educational video and podcast series on subrogation law and process, On Subrogation: Subrogating When a Tortfeasor Files Read more…
In subrogation claims cases for vehicular incidents that involve an uninsured motorist, pre-suit license suspensions, also referred to as administrative license suspensions, are a useful tool for subrogation professionals to maximize recovery for their clients. In the above episode of Read more…
When you read “adverse carrier,” you may think you are dealing with the opposition; but I like to take a difference approach. As a subrogation attorney, new subrogation claims for suit come across my desk to be reviewed on a Read more…
This article is a companion piece to this video Subrogating a claim regarding property damage of any kind is a process filled with recovery opportunities and legal pitfalls. This episode of our educational video series explaining subrogation topics in easy-to-understand Read more…
This article is a companion piece to On Subrogation: Rule 401 Relevant Evidence: Weighing Probative Value Against Possible Prejudice, where RG subrogation attorney Jason Sullivan discusses the 3 exceptions to Relevant Evidence Rules. Initially a resolution for federal courts, most Read more…
This article is a companion piece to this video In this episode of On Subrogation, RG insurance subrogation attorney Jason Sullivan educates us on the 5 exceptions to the Hearsay Rule courts accept when the original source of testimony may Read more…
This article is a companion piece to this video In this special episode of RG’s On Subrogation series, Subro-Live! – Cinder the Fire-Investigating Dog, subrogation lawyer Rebecca Wright speaks with Steven Chapman of S.C. Fire Consulting, Inc.: a consulting firm that Read more…
This article is a companion piece to this video In Insurance and Subrogation Law, What does a Receiving a Short Check Mean? In this episode of On Subrogation: Depositing a Check for Less than Full Balance RG Founding Partner and Read more…
As a subrogation-focused law firm comprised of a team of attorneys, adjusters and specialists in subrogation, Rathbone Group’s eyes are always on the horizon. From innovation in business to excellence in the practice of law, RG has been recognized by Read more…
This article is a companion piece to an episode of RG’s educational video series, On Subrogation: Subrogating Underinsured Tortfeasors.
This article is a companion piece to On Subrogation: Arbitration Forums for Subrogation Claims, in which RG subrogation attorney Jason Sullivan speaks on the role of arbitration forums in the insurance subrogation process. Follow Jason as he discusses 5 important Read more…
This article is a companion piece to On Subrogation: Medpay and PIP, in which RG subrogation attorney Jason Sullivan discusses the nuances of subrogating injury cases involving Medpay and PIP. Sullivan advises viewers on the importance of understanding state specificity Read more…
This article is a companion piece to this video Successful subrogation recovery after an incident with an uninsured motorist can be challenging. The recovery of uninsured claims often requires a lawsuit and a judgment. However, subrogation cases involving a UIM Read more…
This article is a companion piece to this video Can You File a Subrogation Lawsuit Against the Government? What happens when the government causes damages or injury? If you have a subrogation claim arising from a governmental employee’s negligence, what Read more…
This article is a companion piece to this video featuring Rathbone Group’s Rebecca Wright and ebatcon’s Dr. Dehua Yang, a chemist. If chemicals are in any form part of your subrogation investigation scene – don’t miss out on or discount Read more…
This article is a companion piece to this video featuring Rathbone Group’s Jason Sullivan and Mike Jacob of Veritas Engineering Claim adjusters hold the critical role of gathering evidence and thoroughly documenting an investigation scene, especially to be able to Read more…
This article is a companion piece to our On-Subrogation Podcast about Dram Shop and Social Host laws. What do dram shop and social host laws have to do with subrogation practice? Dram Shop and Social Host laws arise in situations Read more…
This article is a companion piece to the roofing subrogation episode of our educational podcast, On Subrogation: Raising the Roof on Roofing Cases. Most subrogation property claims fall into one of two categories: fire or water. Of the water claims, most either Read more…
This article is a companion piece to this podcast episode of our educational series on subrogation law, On Subrogation: Daubert & What Makes a Good Expert, hosted by our in-house podcast team of subrogation-focused attorneys, Steven Alsip and Rebecca Wright. Oftentimes, subrogation attorneys need to Read more…
This article is a companion piece to the episode of our YouTube subrogation education series, On Subrogation: Independent Contractor Defense. In this episode, RG founder and subrogation attorney Kim Rathbone explains the use of the Independent Contractor Defense in subrogation Read more…
This article is a companion piece to the episode of RG’s educational YouTube series on subrogation laws and litigation, On Subrogation: Made Whole Doctrine. In this episode, subrogation attorney Jason Sullivan unpacks the Made Whole Doctrine, an ever-present, ever-changing piece Read more…
This article is a companion piece to the video below: In this episode of our educational series on subrogation law and procedure, On Subrogation: The Graves Amendment, Rathbone Group subrogation lawyer Jason Sullivan discusses how the Graves Amendment affects pursuit of recovery in Read more…
This article is a companion piece to the video below: In this special episode of our On Subrogation YouTube series, Subro LIVE! – Subrogation When Your Insured has Out of Pockets, Kim Rathbone discusses OOP expenses with attorney Susan Benson live during a National Association Read more…
This article is a companion piece to the video below: In this episode of RG’s subrogation education series, On Subrogation: Parental Liability, Rathbone Group subrogation attorney Kim Rathbone discusses how and in what ways parents can be held liable in subrogation claims Read more…
This article is a companion piece to the video below How do you hold an at-fault party accountable in a subrogation claim if that party is a cow? In this episode of our video series, On Subrogation, RG attorney Jason Read more…
This article is a companion piece to this video When it comes to insurance subrogation law and how best to resolve subrogation suits and claims, the devil is in the details. In the above YouTube episode of RG’s educational series Read more…
This article is a companion piece to this video In this episode of our video and podcast series, On Subrogation: Vicarious Liability – Respondeat Superior Doctrine, RG subrogation lawyer Kim Rathbone discusses vicarious liability in the context of subrogation claims. Vicarious Liability: Read more…
Is it possible to seek subrogation recovery from the federal government in cases of loss due to negligence or tortious behavior? The quick answer: yes! But the long answer is much more involved; successfully subrogating cases like these is not Read more…
RG subrogation attorney Jason Sullivan is now licensed to practice law in: Alabama Alaska Arkansas Colorado Florida Hawaii Indiana Iowa Kansas Maine Massachusetts Minnesota Missouri Montana North Carolina Nebraska New Hampshire Ohio Oregon South Carolina Utah Washington West Virginia Wyoming Jason Read more…
Jason Sullivan is one of forty insurance professionals from across the United States to win the Business Insurance 2020 Break Out Award. This award recognizes managers and executives for their outstanding leadership capabilities within the insurance industry. Sullivan specifically won this Read more…
Rathbone Group was named for the third straight year to the Northeast Ohio’s 150 Top Workplaces by Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer. The prestigious award represents employee feedback in the areas of Alignment, Effectiveness, Connection, Management, Employee Engagement, Leadership, and Read more…
Steven Alsip was recently named to the 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for the second year in a row. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas. The Super Lawyer Rising Star Read more…
Rebecca Wright, a subrogation attorney at Rathbone Group, is now licensed to practice in Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia. Rebecca has worked in subrogation law for over a decade. A talented litigator who’s passionate about educating companies on subrogation, Read more…
Rathbone Group is honored to be featured by the Center for Executive Excellence in its Business in Focus segment. This article, titled highlights Rathbone Group as a subrogation company that consistently exhibits leadership excellence, and explores our strong organizational culture Read more…
Rathbone Group was named the Subrogation Law Firm of the Year in the Global Awards 2018 by Finance Monthly. This prestigious award is given to legal professionals that have demonstrated innovation, delivered results, and provided expert advice for their clients. Read more…
Experienced subrogation lawyer and founding partner of Rathbone Group Kimberly Rathbone has earned the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Martindale-Hubbell uses a peer review process to evaluate legal ability, communication ability and ethical standards, who are rated on three levels of Read more…
As a firm focused in insurance and subrogation law, Rathbone Group strives to stay ahead of the industry curve with cost-efficient, tech-savvy strategies, both for our subrogation clients and for our own internal use. Serving clients nationwide throughout all steps Read more…
Founding partner of Rathbone Group and has been selected as an honoree for the 2018 National Women in Law Awards. Corporate Counsel and Inside Counsel magazines wanted to spotlight female leaders in law who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership and business Read more…
RG subrogation attorney Jessica Lobes was named to the 2018 Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional Read more…
Rathbone Group was named, once again, to the Northeast Ohio’s 150 Top Workplaces by Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer. The prestigious award is a result of feedback in the areas of Alignment, Effectiveness, Connection, Management, Employee Engagement, Leadership and Benefits Read more…
The National Association of Subrogation Professionals published Ana Zgela’s article “Beyond the Courtroom – Maximum Recovery in Arbitration Forums Leads to $165,000 Property Damage Award” in their Summer 2018 issue of The Subrogator. Ana Zgela is the lead attorney of Rathbone Group’s arbitration Read more…