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
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
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
Devastating wildfires have unfortunately become a regular part of life in California. Rather than simply accepting them as the new reality, however, experts and investigators work to identify the most common causes of wildfires to try to prevent them. Understanding the role of corporate negligence in many of the state’s deadliest wildfires is crucial in