Benefits of the Burnett Index
Comprehensive Information
Empowering all parties to abuse claims with comprehensive and accurate information about claim values.
Privacy and Confidentiality
Anonymizes claim information to protect the identity and case details of victims.
Informed Decision-Making
Provides powerful insights into national, global or regionally-based abuse valuation trends and statistics.
Advocacy and Research
Go-to resource for researchers and advocates working on abuse-related issues, driving positive change.
Data-Driven Solutions
Simplifies claims resolution with evidence-based solutions, providing a solid foundation for decision making.
Dynamic Data
The Burnett Index is perpetually updated to provide users with the most current, accurate information.
Burnett Index by the Numbers
Thousands of
cases settled using
Burnett Index data
Over 87,000
claims
represented
Hundreds of
Thousands of
data points
The data you need...
Enter details of your claim into the filters, and receive:
acceptable range of values,
best range of values, and
best overall value.
Storage Capabilities
The Burnett Index can be your repository for claim data. Store searches and claim details to refer to as you move through the process until you reach resolution.
Multiple Searches
Every claim is dynamic. As a claim evolves, users can continue to update their search filters as more details of the claim become available through discovery practice. Updated claim valuation is always at your fingertips.
Users of the Burnett Index May Include:
Law Firms and Attorneys
Insurance Companies
Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Services
Courts and Legal Professionals
Legal Researchers and Analysts
Government Agencies and Regulators
Risk Management Organizations
Litigation Financing Firms
Who is
Michael Burnett?
An expert in sexual abuse valuations with over 30 years of legal experience
Michael has been a leader in the resolution of sexual abuse and sexual misconduct claims for decades. In resolving these claims he has served as a valuation expert, a mediator, a fund administrator and an insurance coverage attorney. His work is geared to achieve expedited, fair and accurate valuations, with the goal of achieving the greatest measure of healing for all involved parties.
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Testimonials
“Mr. Burnett's expertise in valuation and settlement of sexual abuse claims, which involved insurance coverage issues, was invaluable, and resulted in an award of millions of dollars for our client.”
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Attorneys Michael Walsh
and Maryann Taylor
"Mr. Burnett's expertise in sexual abuse claim valuation and insurance coverage law was invaluable in assisting the diocese with negotiating the recovery of millions of dollars in insurance proceeds from multiple insurers."
Larry Sutton, (former) CFO
Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
"Mr. Burnett's valuations of sexual abuse claims, and his insurance coverage and risk management
expertise were all critically important in our assessment of the sexual abuse risk exposures and in informing our underwriting decisions."
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Attorney Michael Vaccari