Jake P. Skaggs

Member

Office Houston

Phone (832) 214-3926 Fax (832) 214-3905

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Jake P. Skaggs handles large loss files for the firm's Subrogation & Recovery Department throughout Texas and Louisiana, including retaining experts, identifying responsible parties, and litigating the matter through arbitration or trial.

Jake earned his Bachelor of Science in finance from Florida State University in 1998. He earned his law degree from South Texas College of Law in 2001, where he served as an assistant editor of the South Texas Law Review.

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Louisiana Adopts Two-Year Statute of Limitations for Tort Claims [Alert]

June 25, 2024

Louisiana has increased the general time limit to sue for most torts from one year to two years, but the new law only applies to future claims, says Jake Skaggs.

Hurricane Harvey: Analysis of Subrogation Opportunities for Upstream and Downstream Losses

October 04, 2022

Jason Schulze and Jake Skaggs discuss possible subrogation opportunities following Hurrican Harvey in Houston and the Army Corps of Engineers' opening of the Addicks and Barker reservoirs.

Hurricane Harvey Litigation Update: Conflicting Opinions Spur Trial on Damages and Appeal [Alert]

January 11, 2021

Jason Schulze, Stephen Halbeisen, Jake Skaggs Elliott Feldman and Kevin Hughes discuss the status of the litigation arising out of Hurricane Harvey, which made landfall in Houston on August 25, 2017,

Potential Recovery Opportunities Arising From Pollution Claims [Subrogation & Recovery Alert]

January 15, 2014

Energy production in the United States is at an all-time high. In 2013, an average 7.5 million barrels of oil were pumped every day, which bested the previous production record (2012) by one million barrels. Domestic oil production has increased every year from 2011 to 2013. By comparison, between 1971 and 2011, oil production in the United States decreased 29 of the 40 years. Regardless of whether this level of domestic production can be sustained for the long term, elevated domestic oil production is a reality for the near future. Unfortunately, more oil production and the by-products that are created as a result of that production, increases the likelihood a spill or release will occur that can damage property and give rise to an insurance claim.

How Much for that Doggie in the Window? Potential Changes to the Value of a Pet May Be on the Horizon [Subrogation and Recovery Alert]

December 28, 2012

What is the value of a prized pet? Will the law on pet value change in Texas in 2013? How do other states value pets? Those questions and others are addressed in our December Subrogation Alert discussing whether the sentimental value of a pet can be recovered.

Summer 2010 [Subrogation & Recovery Observer]

July 29, 2010

Summer 2010 - Subrogation & Recovery Observer -

Ford Recalls 500,00 Ford Escapes for Fire Causing Defect [Subrogation and Recovery Alert!]

April 16, 2007

Ford Recalls 500,00 Ford Escapes for Fire Causing Defect - Subrogation and Recovery Alert! - 1 pg total. Ford initiated the recall after receiving numerous complaints that the Escapes’ anti-lock brake module was over-heating, smoking and sometimes catching fire. Similar to the very familiar speed control deactivation switch fires, the Escapes’ anti-lock brake module is always energized and it can catch fire even if the car is turned off and the keys are out of the ignition.

April Showers Bring May Flowers and Roof Leak Claims	Webinar	05/21/2025
NASP 2023 Annual Conference	Colorado Springs, CO	11/05/2023
Subrogation Opportunities Connected to Construction Claims	Webinar	07/19/2023
“STAY AT HOME” SUBROGATION VIRTUAL SEMINAR	Webinar	06/16/2020
Hot Wheels: Tips & Strategies for Successfully Subrogating Vehicle Product Liability Claims	Webinar	04/23/2020
NASP 2019 Annual Conference	National Harbor, MD	10/27/2019
Potential Road Blocks to Recovery: Waiver of Subrogation, Hold Harmless and Limitation of Liability Clauses	Webinar	09/12/2019
Subrogation Water Damage Webinar Part 1: Water Connectors and Toilet Valve Failures	WEBINAR	01/15/2019
Houston Claims Association's February CE Seminar	Houston, TX	02/08/2017
NEFCO Subrogation Seminar	Houston, TX	11/17/2016
Webinar: Lithium Batteries and Subrogation	Webinar	03/31/2016
Pay and Chase Claims: Understanding Rights of Contribution and Indemnity	Webinar	06/25/2014