Insurance Claims Services

Watson Millican & Company consultants have assisted owner/operators, adjustors, and insurance underwriters in both property damage and business interruption claims involving energy facilities and their operations.

Our consultants have performed damage assessments and repair cost estimates for facilities impacted by natural disasters and industrial accidents.

Our operations and commercial expertise allow us to both prepare and evaluate business interruption claims. We have also been called upon to provide expert testimony when the claim is disputed or the contractual terms require expertise in construction industry practice.

Refining and Chemicals

Refinery Fire Damage & Reconstruction Claim Review

Analyzed numerous claims brought by the refinery purchaser against the seller associated with a crude vacuum unit fire event and resulting reconstruction efforts on behalf of the seller.  Prepared expert reports detailing the basis of opinions and findings.  Analyzed opposing expert witness report and prepared responses.

Power Generation

Hurricane Damage Assessments of Power Plants and Distribution

Performed physical inspection and developed estimated cost of loss caused by storm and flood damage from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita to electrical power generating plants and electrical distribution systems across southern Louisiana and Texas with specific emphasis in the greater New Orleans area.