Renters harmed by the Maui Fires may find themselves feeling left behind. While homeowners have the ability to file real property claims with their insurance, renters who lost everything in a fire may feel they have nothing. However, Maui Fire…

Full face snorkel masks might be the common thread amongst an increasing number of drowning deaths in Hawai’i.  

The alarm was sounded on full-face snorkeling masks in 2017, when a woman waded into calm waters off the coast of Hawai’i,…

As is typical after a wildfire, insurers are requiring survivors to submit detailed “personal property inventories” listing the property they lost in the Maui Wildfire before paying Lahaina homeowners the limits of their personal property coverage. Preparing the inventories can…

In times like these, survivors are grappling with the aftermath, and your compassion can make a difference in their lives. Often, finding clear guidance on how to assist can be frustrating, leading to moments of discouragement. Your willingness to offer…

There are things that Maui wildfire survivors can do right now to help make the recovery process easier. Once you and your loved ones are out of imminent danger, you should immediately contact your insurance company, make a plan for…

Looks as though Hawai’ian Electric Company is legally responsible for the Maui Wildfire.  After all, it:

• Failed to de-energize power lines in areas with high winds and dry vegetation, even though it had a public power shutoff plan in place;

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