Firm News

Table of ContentsTrespass by FireDiminution in Value versus Cost to RepairHere’s the CatchBottom Line Trespass by Fire If the Dixie Fire destroyed your home, the law of “Trespass by Fire” applies.  If it is proven that PG&E started the Dixie — and it sure looks that way — that law would allow you to recover…

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…

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…

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…

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…