Testimonials

Seafood Processor Claim

8/1/2011

Hi Bill,

I just wanted to thank you for putting me in touch with John from the Consulting Group you recommended.  What a refreshing change of pace…clarity, honesty and little hope mixed in.

I explained to John my situation and the $25,000 final offer (after receiving a $63,00 EAP for 2 1/2 months worth of loss) I received from the GCCF.  I advised him that I was simply looking for someone to tell me whether they believed my claim was valid for a substantial amount more.  Just because I believed so, doesn’t mean that someone else would believe the same.  Additionally, I didn’t want to pay 25% of what I had already worked for to receive that answer.

John advised me that they would look at my documents at no cost to me.  If they determined that I should receive more, then I could retain their services.  However, there would be no action taken unless I authorized it.  My $25,000 is off the table as far as they are concerned.  WOW, that’s something new an different.  Everyone that I have spoken to wants at least 25% of what I have already been offered to even look at my claim.  That there fee is a very reasonable 15% of anything they earn for me was a plus as well.

I like the fact that they are adjusters….not accountants, and not attorneys.  I just needed someone to look at my claim.  That they have a former BP large commercial loss specialist on their team is a bonus in my eyes.  I also like the fact that litigation is not the first priority.  They have a common sense approach that is not combative but rather negotiational.

John explained to me that you are allowed to seek damages in your claim.  That is something new I learned today.  He informed me that the GCCF doesn’t have to tell claimants that fact.  Since I am not an adjuster, I have no idea what “damages” represent.  But this organization does.

I don’t know how my claim is going to be finalized as I am new to them, however, I would urge anyone who is as frustrated as I am, not only with the GCCF but certain attorneys and accounting firms as well, to give these folks a call.  If they advise that the 25K is the best I can expect, I am out absolutely nothing but a little bit of time (which I have spent over a year just to get to this point).

Thanks again, Bill.  I really appreciate your time, courtesy and knowledge.

Dale