Wildfires can cause a great deal of destruction, sometimes leading to millions of dollars in damage for home and business owners. Victims who are affected by wildfires can file insurance claims or lawsuits to seek financial compensation for their losses. Whether a wildfire case goes to court depends on the circumstances, but the vast majority
Wildfires do not appear out of nowhere. They always have cause. Wildfire investigations are conducted after every blaze in California to determine the cause and try to identify problem areas that can be remedied to prevent future fires. Your rights as a wildfire victim will depend on the results of the investigation. Who Investigates the
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