Wrongful Deaths, Injuries, Property Damage: All That Has Been Lost

Ever since the devastation of the California Camp Fire has wreaked havoc on entire towns, many people have been wondering how they will be able to move forward during this desperate and traumatic time. When we think about the devastation and chaos that has stemmed from the Camp Fire, we think about many aspects, from the lives that have been lost to the injuries sustained and property left damaged, with many people unable to return to the shells that were once their homes. As such, many people are now wondering how they will be able to move forward and rebuild. Today we want to take a look at the destruction caused by the Camp Fire and how many will work on rebuilding and gaining compensation to pay for their losses.

The Many Losses Sustained 

In Paradise, many individuals received the worst results due to the California Camp Fire, with thousands of victims being forced from their homes as the entire city burned to the ground. The Camp Fire in Butte County is now being counted as one of the most destructive wildfires to ever take place in California. Already in a severe housing shortage, researchers say that this wildfire has added to an already-growing issue, leaving many people without homes and absolutely nowhere to go.

Taking a closer look, many families are unfortunately starting over from scratch after losing their homes, taking refuge in family’s homes, and living in motels due to the fact that towns were left obliterated from the actions of PG&E. In Butte County, there were around 1,000 units unoccupied for rentals and they are now occupied, leaving many in a desperate situation that many believe PG&E will have to take care of. The disaster is expected to triple the amount of people who are left homeless, which is something the company could be liable for.

Due to the Camp Fire, many people have also sustained injuries and lost loved ones. Many people have fallen victim to smoke inhalation and burn injuries, including firefighters. Others have had to say goodbye to loved ones and have been working to form lawsuits so that they can gain the compensation they deserve during this difficult time. In the beginning of December, it was determined that 85 people already lost their lives in the wildfire and many others were still missing.

Moving Forward After the Fire

Many people are picking up the pieces after they have lost loved ones due to the Camp Fire. Because some have suffered astronomical losses that will not be as easy to move on from, they are working to file a lawsuit against the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, who has been deemed responsible for this serious fire that could have been prevented. If found negligent for the fire, PG&E might be faced with the reality that they could have to pay out to many victims for wrongful deaths, personal injuries, property loss, and more.

At the Marlene Leiva Law Group, our experienced wildfire attorneys are willing to walk you through the process of handling your case from start to finish after you have suffered some of the most life-changing losses due to this incident. Our attorneys will help you build your claim from the ground up, ensuring that you gain the damages that are owed to you after your devastating losses. For more information on the campfire and how we can help, please contact us. We are waiting to hear from you at 415-459-7300.