When a California wildfire takes a toll on your property, community and life, you need timely funds to rebuild. Mediation is an out-of-court process that can help you achieve a settlement sooner. A wildfire lawsuit that goes to trial, however, could result in greater financial compensation. The right legal route for you is something that
If you have always paid your insurance premiums, your first step after a harmful wildfire in California should be to file an insurance claim. If the claim is met with pushback from the insurance company, such as the insurer attempting to shift the blame to a utility company, explore your options for making a financial
Founding Partner Richard Bridgford was selected for inclusion on The Best Lawyers in America’s 2026 list in the Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation categories for his work with plaintiffs. This marks Richard’s fourth year in a row being recognized by Best Lawyers. For more than three decades, Best Lawyers has been considered the most
The first lawsuits have been set for trial on January 25th, 2027 regarding the devastating Eaton Fires. Fifty bellwether plaintiffs will stand up to Southern California Edison for their part in causing the Eaton Fire nearly two years after the blaze. In mass torts, bellwether trials are conducted to gauge the potential liability as well
As a victim of a California wildfire, such as the recent Eaton Fires, you may have suffered significant and irreplaceable losses in a matter of minutes. While no amount of money can take back what happened, securing fair economic and non-economic damages with a wildfire claim can help you rebuild and restore your life as
As victims of the Eaton Fire grapple with Southern California Edison’s compensation offer, Bridgford, Gleason & Artinian’s own Allan Bridgford III shares his thoughts on the situation with Pasadena Now. Utility-run funds have historically paid 20 to 30 cents on the dollar compared with negotiated settlements in litigation with an Eaton Fire lawyer, leaving victims