Insurance
Repair the irreparable – We monitor financial and environmental risks throughout Quebec.
Insurance
Repair the irreparable – We monitor financial and environmental risks throughout Quebec.
The problem is environmental,
the solution is human.
Service coverage across the entire province of Quebec
Environmental emergency expertise available 24/7
Unmatched customer service
Taking control of an unforeseen incident
When an environmental disaster occurs, our meticulous investigatory approach allows us to identify the root causes and systemic failures as a means to better protect our clients’ social and financial assets.
Our rigorous know-how will help you manage the extent of your claims
Laforge Environnement will provide you with a team of experts who work in collaboration with your insurance professionals to facilitate the claims investigation process. We are frequently called upon to provide an onsite emergency response and have therefore tailored our intervention measures to the specific conditions of each incident. This allows you to accurately identify systemic failures and determine the root causes of a disaster.
We work with you every step of the way in the wake of an incident to accurately define your financial liability and protect your assets to the greatest extent.
Our services
Our services are adapted to a wide range of situations
- Traffic and roadway accidents
- Fires and explosions involving hazardous materials
- Floods and water damage
- Oil spills or accidents involving chemical products or hazardous materials
- Residential claims, including oil tank failures
- Environmental and meteorological emergencies
- Expert witness, peer review and subrogation
- Many other situations that have an undesired impact on the environment
An expert support network for managing stakeholder needs during a disaster
When an environmental incident occurs, an improper assessment of the forensic evidence could result in unwarranted or excess liability. Laforge Environnement will provide you with the tools needed to obtain an accurate appraisal of the situation, thanks in part to a team of professionals who value accuracy and integrity above all else.
Our approach was designed to provide the most accurate and detailed depiction of an incident, which allows insurance providers and legal representatives to carry out their investigation in a rigorous and timely manner. Our standardized operational procedures include, but are not limited to:
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Emergency response
Mobilizing and coordinating onsite disaster management resources, notification of authoritative parties, implementation of mitigative control measures -
Site remediation
Partial decontamination of areas affected by a disaster, including sequestration and/or removal of contaminants, pumping or containment of hazardous materials, isolating impacted areas -
Site assessment
Site inspection, identification of ongoing and potential risks, photographic documentation, production of schematics and site plans -
Data collection
Preliminary samples, identification of baseline site conditions, assessment of short and medium-term risks, georeferencing -
Control and containment
Implementation of containment measures to stabilize the area in preparation for environmental remediation processes, managing the needs and expectations of stakeholders and subcontractors -
Intervention report
Production of a reference document listing the work carried out, results obtained, and recommendations for upcoming work.
Expertise and knowledge built on proven field experience
We’ve responded to nearly 5,000 incidents since we were founded. Our approach is adaptive, robust, and based on optimized communication, detailed planning, and the implementation of agile methodology. With five regional offices and multiple service points throughout Quebec, our teams are ready to mobilize day or night (see our Disaster Management page for more information).
Our experts are available 24/7 to provide you with the appropriate advice and services no matter the time, place, or scale of the incident.
Contact our emergency response team at 1 844 255-5236 for any spills or incidents that may potentially impact the environment. We will collaborate with your insurer and make sure that the situation is closely monitored.
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