An examination under oath, conducted by our firm with offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and throughout the Southwestern United States, is an invaluable tool during fraud investigations that can protect insurance companies from paying fraudulent claims.
In many insurance policies, the payment of an insurance claim is predicated upon the insured’s attendance at an examination under oath (EUO). The EUO is a critical tool that can be utilized to uncover discrepancies in statements, facts, and reveal potential fraud. Prior to starting his legal career, Michael Parker, founding partner of Parker Straus, LLP, was a Private Investigator (PI) for seven years, and then worked in the Special Investigative Unit (SIU) of an insurance company for another five years. Parker Straus, LLP combines this inside understanding of fraud investigations, along with a thorough understanding of policies and guiding laws, to protect insurance companies from fraudulent claims. Parker Straus, LLP has conducted hundreds of examinations under oath for claims involving alleged:
- Damage or theft of a motor vehicle, truck, its parts, or cargo
- Water, fire, vandalism, or other damage to a home or property
- Robbery of jewelry, art, electronics, or other personal property
The process is straightforward, but the results can be staggering. At Parker Straus, LLP we protect insurance companies from paying fraudulent claims, bad faith lawsuits, and also advise when payment is merited. Our attorneys:
- Evaluate the policy, claim, presented “facts,” and advise how to proceed
- Conduct the examination under oath in a professional and respectful manner with the precision needed to bring facts into focus and confirm the validity of a claim.
- Request any supporting documents that are reasonably necessary to evaluate the loss and bring facts into focus.
- Advise as to what further investigative work is warranted, such as interviewing neighbors and witnesses, or performing a forensic investigation of damage.
- Prepare a comprehensive analysis and recommendation to the insurance company.
- Draft a letter to the insured, explaining and documenting why benefits were denied, or make a recommendation to the insurance company that the claim is suitable for coverage under the terms of the policy and should be paid in part or in full.
Contact Our Attorneys to Conduct an Examination Under Oath in Sacramento, Los Angeles, and Other Areas
Because of our extensive experience working directly with adjusters and conducting examinations under oath, our attorneys in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Houston, and throughout the Southwestern United States, are able to provide legal services in a highly efficient and cost-effective manner. Call Parker Straus, LLP today to learn how we can facilitate your fraud investigation and claims processing.