Insurance Subrogation Law

On behalf of national, regional, and local carriers, Bodie Enger Law specializes in pursuing insurance subrogation claims against responsible parties and maximizing recovery on such claims. We handle all aspects of subrogation claims from analyzing whether or not you have a claim worth pursuing, to skip tracing and investigations, to representing clients in court, arbitration, and mediation, to implementing a broad net of post-judgment collection strategies. We pride ourselves on ensuring claims are suit-worthy and cost effective to pursue before you sink any further costs or resources into the claim. We endeavor to immediately inform you if we believe you are throwing good money after bad.

Bodie Enger Law obtains successful results on various types and sizes of subrogation matters ranging from seven-figure property losses to automobile fender benders. We are motivated by holding responsible parties accountable and subject to recovery, which benefits our clients, their insureds, and society as a whole.

Automobile & Trucking

Bodie Enger Law litigates and collects tens of thousands of automobile and trucking-related claims and judgments. Bodie Enger Law has proven track record of success against at-fault drivers. While many firms refuse to litigate smaller claims, we understand the value that recovery on such claims provides to our clients’ bottom lines, and the importance of recovering deductibles for our clients’ insureds. The attorneys at Bodie Enger Law are experts in insurance coverage issues and laws in Colorado, and we effectively ferret out improper coverage or liability denials.

Property/Product Defect

Bodie Enger Law handles all types of property damage and product defect subrogation matters for our carrier clients. These cases range from small residential property losses to seven-figure claims involving complex investigation and prosecution. We become involved in these claims immediately to ensure our clients’ interests are timely secured which prevent pitfalls that may develop later in litigation and enhance the prospects of recovery without the need for litigation. We use an established network of seasoned experts, to ensure that properly qualified professionals are involved in the investigation from the outset and leave no stone unturned. When we become involved our clients can be rest assured that we will protect their subrogation interests and the case is in good hands.

Workers’ Compensation

Bodie Enger Law frequently represents workers’ compensation carriers seeking reimbursement of workers’ compensation payouts. Colorado statute provides a statutory subrogation right of recovery to payers of workers’ compensation benefits. Complying with notice and other prerequisites to pursuing a workers’ compensation subrogation claim in Colorado can be complex, but the attorneys at Bodie Enger Law are able to accurately guide your case through the statutory framework. We delve into the specific facts and circumstances of each claim to do a cost-benefit analysis and determine the preferred route of pursuing recovery, whether through a subrogation lien, intervening in an existing action, or pursuing an independent action.

Governmental Immunity

The attorneys at Bodie Enger Law are well-versed in prosecuting claims against governmental entities. We ensure all notice requirements are met and provide expert advice about whether immunity waiver provisions set forth in the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act will apply. We frequently pursue governmental entities when their immunity is waived with successful results.

General Civil Litigation

As a natural result of a thriving insurance subrogation practice, the attorneys at Bodie Enger Law are accomplished civil litigators armed with knowledge and skills regarding civil procedure and civil litigation in general. We regularly represent individuals and businesses in all varieties of civil matters. We pride ourselves as persuasive, zealous, and professional advocates. We work aggressively to meet our clients’ needs in a cost efficient manner.

 

Judgment Execution

Many firms can obtain a judgment on behalf of their clients, but the ability to successfully execute on that judgment sets us apart. Our Judgment Execution Team consists of attorneys, paralegals, investigators, and administrative personnel who work collaboratively to increase recoveries for our clients. We efficiently execute on a high volume of judgments which our firm obtained. Our litigation files pass seamlessly from our litigation team to our execution team where we keep the pressure on judgment debtors to maximize our recoveries.
Our team is professional, yet aggressive and resourceful with respect to post-judgment litigation and proceedings. We employ a comprehensive strategy, which include negotiating post-judgment stipulated payment arrangements, obtaining specific and pointed discovery, bank and wage garnishments, real and personal property executions, and contempt proceedings. After obtaining a judgment, we employ a “boots on the ground” strategy that explores all avenues for execution in every case. As a boutique firm, we are able to devote more individual attention to every case. Our clients keep coming back to us because we execute when it really matters and are able to ensure the best possible recovery on every file.

 

Criminal Defense

Our attorneys have extensive experience in providing aggressive criminal defense at the County, District, and Federal Court levels. We have handled hundreds of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases and combine for over 40 criminal trials. We obtain results through diligent investigation, conducting vigorous pretrial motions practice, and holding the government to its burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Our attorneys have successfully defended a wide variety of criminal charges including: attempted murder, assault, COCCA conspiracy, drug possession, DUI, fraud and forgery, and domestic violence.