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20 Jan

PG&E Restructuring After Some Face Hurdles with Their Insurance

Bringing a Lawsuit Against a Major Corporation in Court

Being up against a negligent party in court might be one of the most difficult things that you will ever face. But what happens if you have to bring a claim against a major corporation, just like many people are facing right now in regards to the California Camp Fire? These lawsuits that involve major corporations are much different from claims against one other party. How Companies Handle Legal Matters Here is a glimpse into what could happen when a lawsuit [...]

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20 Jan

The Role of Life-Saving Firefighters in the California Camp Fire

Efforts That Will Prevent Wildfires from PG&E in the Future

With devastation already caused by the California Camp Fire, many individuals wonder how they can work together to prevent these serious incidents in the future. In the latest efforts, a judge has proposed that PG&E be restricted fully from using power lines that are deemed unsafe during the 2019 California fire season that has yet to begin. With these restrictions in place, rest be assured that fewer wildfires will occur due to PG&E’s equipment and negligence, but the company [...]

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19 Jan

I’ve Received Damages in the Camp Fire, Should I File a Lawsuit?

The Camp Fire started so quickly and spread at speeds we would have never suspected to a degree that was totally unexpected for many. Many individuals do not know that wildfires are most likely caused by lightning strikes and arson, but they can also stem from other outside reasons like negligence from companies, as seen through the California Camp Fire. On average, 4-5 million acres have been cleared by wildfires in the past. After a wildfire starts suddenly, many people [...]

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18 Jan

Disfigurement and Emotional Distress from Serious Burn Injuries

The California Camp Fire didn’t just burn properties to the ground, but it also took the lives of many people and injured others. Many of those who sustained serious burn injuries were the elderly or those who were confined to their homes at the time of the incident, some of which who are still being hospitalized to this day and others who have passed away due to their burn injuries. If you or someone you love was affected by [...]

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17 Jan

When Insurance Companies Act in Bad Faith Concerning Wildfire Claims

Butte County Files Lawsuit Against PG&E Amidst Bankruptcy Concerns

In Sacramento, Butte County began filing a historic lawsuit against Pacific Gas and Electric Co. concerning the Camp Fire that took the lives of many people, caused injuries in others, and caused extreme property damage that still hasn’t been fully accounted for in California. Deemed one of the deadliest wildfires and also costliest, Butte County continues to suffer due to the negative effects of the fire and will be seeking damages to help rebuild what they call home. Paradise, California, [...]

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16 Jan

Months After the Camp Fire: How Many Are Still Struggling

How the Camp Fire Largely Impacted the Elderly Population

In the early weeks of the Camp Fire when devastation blasted through Paradise and many other California towns and cities across the northern parts of the state, many people went missing and others were found injured or even deceased. This unfortunate fact caused turmoil in many lives and now individuals continue to recover from their losses, especially those who have lost loved ones during this difficult time. Within the first weeks following the Camp Fire, the oldest victim of the [...]

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15 Jan

PG&E Officially Announces That it is Headed Toward Bankruptcy

Since the Camp Fire of 2018 across California, the spotlight has been on PG&E, who could very well be at the center of a huge lawsuit after its failure to maintain equipment and other negligent actions that contributed to the deadliest and costliest wildfire in California. Unfortunately, when it comes to these horrific incidents, someone has to pay – and even for large corporations, the devastation that can range in the millions or billions might not be possible for [...]

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13 Jan

Do We Need More Low-Intensity Fires? Scientists Say We Do

The Effect Wildfires Can Have on Tourism Across California

Across the world, many people are embracing tourism and the many benefits it has, from helping people discover various parts of the world to bringing in money for entire states. The wildfire season in California is specifically one of the worst times of the year when it comes to traveling due to the fact that air quality is at its worst, which means that there are many risks to travelers on a whole new level. The natural beauty of California [...]

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13 Jan

When is a Lawsuit Necessary in the Event of a Serious Wildfire?

Recent reports have showed that the California Camp Fire is one of the costliest wildfires to take place across the entire country. The overall cost of damages came out to an astounding $16.5 billion, which is rated the costliest natural disaster in 2018 alone. In second and third place were only the devastating Hurricane Michael and Hurricane Florence. The Camp Fire was also rated the deadliest on record with 86 people losing their lives and many others receiving a [...]

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12 Jan

How You and Your Home Can Survive a Wildfire

How Loved Ones Can Bring Their Wrongful Death Lawsuit

The California Camp Fire started wreaking havoc across northern California on November 8 and continued blazing on into November 25 until it was fully contained with the help of firefighters and other emergency responders. This is known to be the deadliest, most destructive, and costliest wildfire known to California history as it burned through an astounding 153,336 acres and took many homes and lives. Three people at this time remain unaccounted for and others have sadly been injured or lost [...]

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