A number of myths are causing victims to delay bringing a Dixie Fire claim against PG&E or, even worse, to think they don’t have a claim. Myth No. 1: PG&E is Bankrupt Not true. Pacific Gas and Electric Company and its parent corporation, PG&E, filed for bankruptcy in 2019 following the massive 2018 Camp Fire...
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The overwhelming majority of the nearly one million acres burned by the Dixie Fire so far has been forest land. To those from outside the area, a burned forest equates to no damages. But to anyone who has spent any time the area, it’s clear that the trees lost to the Dixie Fire hold great...
“Your company is a convicted felon that poses a threat to the people of California.” That’s how U.S. District Court Judge William Alsup ended today’s hearing on whether PG&E has violated the conditions of their probation. PG&E is under criminal probation after a conviction for a 2010 explosion that killed eight people in San Bruno. ...
Every PG&E wildfire lawsuit is different. But our history suing PG&E suggests settlement checks should be in the hands of our clients within three years from the date the Dixie Fire started. Possible Timeline and Milestones in Dixie Fire Litigation Lawsuit Filed – Within weeks of undertaking the client’s representation PG&E responds to Lawsuit in...
Renters can claim against PG&E the value of personal property lost, less any insurance payments they have received for that property. That math is usually fairly straightforward. But in addition, renters can claim against PG&E for: The emotional stress suffered because of having to evacuate The emotional stress, annoyance, and inconvenience of being out of...
Dealing with your insurance carrier after a wildfire can be time consuming and emotionally stressful. Some folks end up hiring a public adjuster to handle their insurance claim for them. A public adjuster is skilled at maximizing the client’s recovery against the client’s insurance carrier while making the whole insurance claims process easier on the...
A Dixie Fire claim can cover losses that a homeowners policy either doesn’t cover or doesn’t cover fully. Generally, the homeowner insurance policy covers five components: Dwelling, Other structures (detached items such as your garage or shed) Personal property, Landscape, and Loss-of-use. The landscape coverage is seldom sufficient as it is usually limited to a...
The Dixie Fire having now been declared a federal disaster, FEMA aid is now available for its survivors. FEMA can provide money for things like temporary housing, food, emergency repairs, and certain personal property losses. FEMA aid is also available in the form of emergency loans. There are a couple of catches. The first is...