Understanding Medical Facility Damage Claims

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When a loss occurs in any type of medical setting, the staff's efforts should be focused on taking care of the patients needs as well getting the operation back to some sense of normalcy. This is the time to bring in Corbitt Public Adjusting, LLC.

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Due to the nature of the medical profession and the professionals involved in the care and safety of others, these losses are unique in a number of ways. Typically the claims for damages can be quite costly because of the medical equipment that is affected. We have found that special consideration should be given to medical equipment in any repair or restoration process. Often equipment needs to be re-certified and this process will need to be done by manufacturers and specialists in the field. Typical emergency restoration crews are not qualified and may in fact make matters worse.  

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One of the biggest concerns we have found handling losses for medical facilities is their need and desire to resume operations given their patients need for treatment and care. If the physical structure cannot be used, then quick decisions need to be made for temporary accommodations at another site. 

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Many times the insurance adjuster, who is assigned to a loss involving a medical practice or hospital, will have had no prior experience and be unaware of issues involving expiration dates of medications and safety issues surrounding the use of possible contaminated equipment to name a few. While some items may appear to be cleanable and others appear to be undamaged, chances cannot be taken given life, health, and safety issues of patients in this setting.

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Practice interruption claims for loss of income following a loss to a medical building are challenging and can be complex. Issues can arise regarding future plans to expand a practice or building that now cannot proceed because of the loss. Pro forma income statements and other business planning will need to be looked at and taken into consideration to accurately calculate and present a business interruption claim.

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Losses in all types of medical facilities can be complex, costly and very challenging. It is important to have someone on your team who has the experience in this field to help you through this very unique loss adjusting process. Call us, we will meet with you and share our experience and training. We will put your insurance to work to get you doing what you do best - treating your patients.

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