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Playback Now Available for AM Best’s Webinar on Trends in Oil and Gas Pipeline, Wellsite and Energy Production Injury Litigation

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Video playback is now available for AM Best’s complimentary webinar, titled, “Trends in Oil and Gas Pipeline, Wellsite and Energy Production Injury Litigation.” Access it here.

In this panel discussion, insurance professionals and expert witnesses examine the issues driving litigation in the energy production industry and what insurers should know about this evolving sector.

Key points from the webinar include:

  1. The types of cases commonly seen in the energy production sector, including explosion cases and workplace accidents involving injuries to workers constructing pipelines or well pads.
  2. How multi-party litigation has become more complex in this industry, with an increase in the number of parties involved in lawsuits.
  3. The challenges of jury perception and selection in these cases given potential biases against the oil and gas industry, especially among younger generations.
  4. Strategies for preparing witnesses who may be dealing with physical or emotional trauma from accidents in this high-risk industry.
  5. The importance of early involvement by legal teams and experts in investigating incidents and preserving evidence to build a strong defense.

Panelists include:

Visit our information page to learn more about AM Best's webinars.

AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry. Headquartered in the United States, the company does business in over 100 countries with regional offices in London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City. For more information, visit www.ambest.com.

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Contacts

Lee McDonald
Senior Vice President, Publication & News Services
+1 908 882 2102
lee.mcdonald@ambest.com

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Contacts

Lee McDonald
Senior Vice President, Publication & News Services
+1 908 882 2102
lee.mcdonald@ambest.com

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