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How Are Power Lines Linked to Wildfire Risks?

Poorly maintained power lines are a major cause of wildfires in California. Failures by utility companies have contributed to some of California’s most destructive fires,...

Can Fines and Penalties Against Utility Companies Prevent Wildfires?

Negligent utility companies can cause wildfires by failing to maintain power lines, ignoring damaged equipment, or not clearing vegetation near electrical structures. These careless actions...

What Are the Legal Options for Nonprofits Affected by Wildfires?

Wildfires caused by utility company negligence can severely harm nonprofits by destroying buildings, equipment, and supplies while also interrupting essential services to the community. These...

How Are Air Quality Issues Addressed in Wildfire Lawsuits?

Negligent companies often cause wildfires by failing to follow safety rules or properly maintain equipment. For example, a utility company might ignore tree trimming near...

How Are Wildlife Habitats Addressed in Wildfire Cases?

Negligent companies can cause wildfires by failing to follow safety rules, such as not trimming trees near power lines, using unsafe equipment, or ignoring fire...

What are the Common Causes of Property Damage in Wildfires?

Wildfires caused by company negligence often lead to significant individual property damage and business losses. For homeowners, common damages include destroyed or damaged houses, loss...

What Are the Legal Options for Nonprofits Affected by Wildfires?

Wildfires caused by utility company negligence can severely harm nonprofits by destroying buildings, equipment, and supplies while also interrupting essential services to the community. These...

What Happens if Multiple Parties Are Affected by the Same Wildfire?

Negligent companies, especially utility providers, often cause wildfires by failing to maintain their equipment or ignoring safety rules. For example, damaged power lines or untrimmed...

What Are Your Legal Options if a Utility Company Tries to Settle Quickly?

If a wildfire has destroyed your home, business, or property, the last thing you want to deal with is a utility company pressuring you into...

What Are the Steps to Rebuild After a Wildfire Settlement?

Recovering from a wildfire is often an uphill battle, but securing a settlement is a significant step toward rebuilding your life or business. Knowing what steps...

What Are the Most Common Defenses Utility Companies Use?

When wildfires devastate California communities, the aftermath often leaves victims seeking justice. Utility companies, like PG&E, are frequently at the center of wildfire lawsuits for...

What are the Long-Term Impacts of Wildfires on Property Values?

Wildfires have become a growing concern for homeowners and property investors in California. Over the past few years, record-breaking wildfires have devastated entire neighborhoods, leaving...