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Insurance Defence<\/h1>\n\n\n

Dynamic insurance defence solutions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Miller Thomson, our Insurance Defence lawyers are renowned across Canada for their expertise and experience. With seasoned litigators in all major jurisdictions, we handle a wide array of insurance litigation matters for numerous insurance carriers. From road maintenance and design liability to professional negligence and personal injury claims, our team is dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Our areas of expertise include:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Road Maintenance and Design Liability: <\/strong>Representing Ontario\u2019s Ministry of Transportation for over 40 years, we have extensive knowledge and experience in defending road liability claims. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Products Liability Claims: <\/strong>Our lawyers regularly represent insurers in defending product liability claims, handling cases involving significant personal injury and property damage. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Construction \/ E & O Claims: <\/strong>We specialize in defending errors and omissions claims made against architects, engineers, and construction contractors, providing robust legal defense and support. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Professional Negligence: <\/strong>With a focus on defending errors and omissions claims against various professionals, we provide comprehensive legal support tailored to our clients’ needs. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Personal Injury Defence: <\/strong>Our team is highly experienced in defending personal injury claims through tort actions and accident benefits claims, ensuring our clients receive exceptional legal representation. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Notable matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Represented an animal feed manufacturer in the defence of a claim seeking a multi-million dollar damage award relating to alleged deficiencies and contamination in a pig feed product<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Involved in the defence of product liability claims arising from toxic shock<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Involved in substantial litigation relating to defective condominium apartment buildings allegedly arising from negligence by engineers, architects and contractors<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Represented a brokerage firm in the defence of a multimillion dollar negligence claim which also involves alleged negligence on the part of a bank connected with the financing of the development of two large pieces of commercial property<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Were successful in resolving a large and complex conspiracy action involving a number of insurers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Awards and accolades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • Recognized by Best Law Firms\u2122<\/sup>\u00a0\u2013 Canada: Insurance Law<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Recognized by Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Litigation \u2013 Commercial Insurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        At Miller Thomson, our Insurance Defence lawyers are renowned across Canada for their expertise and experience. With seasoned litigators in all major jurisdictions, we handle a wide array of insurance litigation matters for numerous insurance carriers. 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