Fire Loss Law Group

Singleton Urquhart is pleased to provide legal services in all aspects of fire related claims. We recognize the magnitude of most fire losses and the importance of timely and efficient service to protect defence positions and subrogation potential and to safeguard against fraudulent claims.


The Role of the Singleton Urquhart Fire Loss Group

Our role is to provide legal services in a co-ordinated fashion with specifically trained personnel dedicated to losses of this nature. Our group members are experienced and knowledgeable in fire related claims. We are able to manage a fire loss from the investigation phase through to case preparation and presentation in a focused and efficient manner.


The Goal of the Singleton Urquhart Fire Loss Group

Our goal is to enhance the investigative process and the case management of fire losses. Our knowledge and experience in the numerous professional disciplines involved in responding to fire related claims enables us to handle these claims without delay. We are able to respond to all types of fire losses from major industrial fires to fire department liability issues. We have the technical ability to address the varied complexities of fire litigation.


Our Members' Innovative Approach

Our Group members recognize the importance of training and experience and are committed to providing ongoing education and technical instruction to the insurance industry and other responding agencies and associations. We bring a comprehensive and innovative approach to fire litigation that we believe is unique to Singleton Urquhart

Our group members actively participate in fire investigation and insurance industry organizations dedicated to fire related issues. We have lectured to and provided articles for these organizations and we have participated in numerous fire loss and professional liability seminars. This involvement provides us with an exceptional understanding of the issues and disciplines involved in fire losses.


The Group's Extensive Experience

We have extensive experience in all aspects of fire related claims, including the following:

• industrial fires
• marine fires
• forest industry fires
• agricultural industry fires
• commercial fires
• residential fires
• condominium fires
• vehicle fires
• equipment fires
• gas explosions and fires
• subrogation
• products liability
• fire department liability
• municipal liability
• professional liability
• security & alarm industry liability
• first party coverage issues
• fire protection & prevention issues
• risk management considerations
• arson & fraudulent claims
• liability coverage issues
• Code implementation issues

For more information please feel free to contact Paul A. McDonnell at
604-682-7474 or by email at pm@singleton.com.