You may have read of SCE’s latest ploy, the announcement of a “fund” to “fairly compensate” victims of the Eaton Fire. Don’t be fooled. Instead, this is a tactic commonly used by utility companies to delay trial dates and pay pennies on the dollar in lieu of a fair settlement process. Here is our analysis for you: THIS
When you get into a car accident, one of the losses you can suffer is diminished vehicle value. This refers to a loss in value of its resale price due to property damage. Even if your vehicle gets fully repaired, it will have a diminished value from being in a car accident. Filing a diminished
In the aftermath of the Eaton Canyon Fire, many homeowners are now facing a tough decision: rebuild or sell? Recent reporting from the Los Angeles Times highlights the sharp decline in property values in fire-affected neighborhoods like Altadena. Several homeowners who initially listed their properties for over $900,000 are now seeing prices drop by $150,000–$500,000 due to
If you get hurt in a preventable accident, such as a car accident or slip and fall, it is important to know how to strengthen your case. The defendant or accused party and their insurance company will not want you to maximize your financial recovery. It is up to you to know how to optimize
Wildfires are one of the most destructive natural disasters in California. They can result in billions of dollars of property damage in addition to serious physical injuries and deaths. When a wildfire is caused by gross negligence or recklessness on the part of the at-fault party, punitive damages may be available as part of a
Wildfires have the potential to take lives. Wrongful death claims arising from wildfires can involve many complex legal elements, including tort laws and, in many cases, utility and government liability. If you suffer the devastating loss of a loved one in a deadly wildfire, protect your family’s rights by hiring an experienced California wildfire attorney