Our team of fire lawyers including Mike Kelly, Khaldoun Baghdadi, Andrew McDevitt, Max Schuver, and Owen Stephens, plus a host of paralegals, legal assistants and other specialists, have been toiling on behalf of fire victims for seven years since the 2017 fires. As the Fire Victim Trust winds down and the final payments are made,…
Walkup Partner Mike Kelly was interviewed by the team at Scripps News for their Morning Rush program on October 17,2023. Mike was asked about the decision by Hawaiian Electric to buy such little insurance, and the need to find a source of recovery for Lahaina victims beyond what HECO can muster from its insurance and…
Walkup – Maui Wildfire When the August 9, 2023, wildfire tore through Lahaina town and other areas on Maui more than 100 lives were lost. Some people remain missing more than one month later. Fueled by hot, dry grass, low humidity and hig red flag warning winds, flames devoured more than 2000 structures including homes…
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Being in a wildfire can be terrifying. Unfortunately, it is a part of life for many Californians, especially as the number of wildfires steadily increases. Staying prepared with this wildfire checklist can help you and your family safely evacuate. Follow Evacuation Instructions Always follow evacuation instructions that have been given for your area. If there…
When you are struggling to rebuild your life after wildfire damage, the last thing you might expect is to encounter unjust behaviors by someone pretending to help. Unfortunately, this is the reality for many Californians who are facing major repairs or renovations after wildfire damage. Use the following tips to avoid insurance and disaster recovery…
Millions of residents in California depend on their homeowners insurance policies to cover repairs or rebuilds should their properties get damaged by wildfires. Unfortunately, in recent years, a significant portion of these homeowners have received letters from their insurance companies notifying them that their policies will not be renewed in the next term. If you…
California’s natural environment encourages the spread of wildfires. Low humidity, lack of precipitation, dry vegetation, high temperatures and hot winds create ideal conditions for a fire to spark and spread. Several months during the year are referred to as California’s “wildfire season,” typically from summer to fall. This time of year tends to have conditions…
It is a known fact that weather conditions are a major factor in the spread of wildfires. It is also true that lightning is the origin of many fires in California. However, about 90 percent of all wildfires are caused by human activity – including electric company activity. Your family may have grounds to file…
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