Ensuring That You Receive Maximum Compensation from the Camp Fire Lawsuit

The impact of a wildfire can continue on into many areas of an individual’s life. For instance, you might find a lasting impact in these specific areas of California life following a wildfire event as devastating as the Camp Fire:

Economy: There are many economic costs associated with wildfires across California. Some of the costs that could endure well into the upcoming months to years in California could include the costs of fighting the fire to the loss of income and damages to properties. They can have an impact on tourism and take away businesses in local areas. The impact could be lasting and, as the investigation continues, the economy continues to suffer. 

Environment: The environment can be affected in many ways from the regulation of floods to cultural services and soil formation, which can cause chaos in the environment for quite some time.

Communities: There is a real threat to the health and safety of those who live in areas that have been impacted by a wildfire. If you have breathed in smoke as you were exposed to the fire, you could suffer ill effects, as could your family.

After the Camp Fire, witnesses and investigators started coming forward with information that pointed toward PG&E when it came to liability. In the days leading up to the fire, it was alleged that PG&E told customers that they would have to shut down power due to dangerous conditions. PG&E got ahold of a specific customer and told them that they would be coming to the individual’s property to look into sparking utility wires, which helps pin the blame on the company who could be responsible for thousands of claims.

How to Maximize Your Compensation 

If you have been affected by the California Camp Fire in a variety of ways and now you are suffering these effects that could have been prevented, you might want to know how you can work toward the compensation that you and many others are afforded during one of the most difficult times of your life. Here are some important aspects that you should consider to maximize your compensation and ensure that you receive every damage you deserve:

• Documenting the cost of mileage traveled to go back and forth to doctor’s appointments and more following the fire
• Documenting any fees to have your belongings stored
• Consulting all of your insurance options for recovery
• Filing a personal injury claim if you have been impacted by smoke inhalation or received burns
• Filing a wrongful death claim if your loved one lost their life due to the Camp Fire
• Securing an attorney to help you reach your goals

As you can see, you have many options as you move forward with recovery during this difficult time in your life. At the Marlene Leiva Law Group, we understand how daunting it can be to assess the damages following your accident case and move forward with an attorney after you have suffered so many losses. We will help you through the arduous process of your injury claim even when you have suffered immeasurable damages. Contact us for more information on how we can assist you in your time of need at 415-459-7300.