Van J. Sons
Senior Adjuster
Career Summary
Van is located in our Lafayette, La office and has been employed with Condon Claims Management since August 2010. Van started his career in 1990, after his active duty tour in the United States Marine Corps. During his career he has handled various types of claims including Maritime, Jones Act, USL&H, State Worker Compensation, Auto, General liability, and Property Claims.
Van’s duties include meeting injured personnel at the dock and transporting them to hospital or a medical facility, along with communicating with the claimants, the insured, brokers, underwriters, and defense counsel in all aspects of the case from the initial advice to its conclusion. Van also coordinates and supervises medical treatment, corresponding with physicians in respect of medical treatment administered and work status.
Van also negotiates settlements with the plaintiff attorneys, attends mediations, depositions, and represents insureds and underwriters in settlement conferences.