Q: My father was killed in an accident that was not his fault. As a result, I ended up with an inheritance. Will the inheritance count against me if I sue the wrongdoer who caused my father’s death?
A: No.
Danko Meredith
Danko Meredith is a law firm based in the Bay Area with additional presence in Maui, specializing in personal injury law. The firm publishes blogs that focus on legal issues related to wrongful death, personal injury claims, aviation accidents, product liability, and disaster-related litigation. Their content often addresses practical legal guidance for victims and families, including navigating federal statutes like the Federal Tort Claims Act, suing government entities, and understanding consumer protection laws such as those against price gouging. Danko Meredith also covers specific case analyses and safety concerns related to accidents and injuries, aiming to inform and assist individuals seeking legal recourse in these areas.
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35 Million More Shares in PG&E Stock Sold – What This Means for Fire Victims
On October 31, 2022, the Fire Victim’s Trust announced an additional sale of 35 million shares in PG&E stock at $15.25 per share to provide compensation for victims of the 2015 Butte, 2017 North Bay, and 2018 Camp Fire. This…
Cal Fire Announces that PG&E’s Facilities Sparked Dixie Fire
By Mike Danko
After a “meticulous and thorough investigation,” Cal Fire concludes that the Dixie Fire was caused by a tree contacting PG&E’s electrical lines.
No surprise, given that PG&E all but admitted as much last July.
We can expect Cal Fire to…
Learjet N880Z: Another Circling Approach Crash
By Mike Danko
Instrument approach procedures are pre-determined paths and maneuvers that, if followed, will guide an aircraft to a runway in reduced visibility. The last leg of an instrument approach procedure is typically a straight line (more or less) to the end…
Dealing with Burnt Trees After the Dixie Fire
One of the first post-fire issues landowners face is property cleanup. Debris can include homes, vehicles, structures, personal property, chemicals, and toxins.
Debris cleanup also includes burnt trees. How and when to remove damaged trees is one of the most complicated…
FEMA Help and the Dixie Fire
By Mike Danko
FEMA aid is now available for Dixie Fire survivors. Aid can include money for temporary housing, for repairs, and for certain personal properly losses.
Deadline for registering is October 15.
The catches:
- By and large, FEMA helps only when the
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PG&E Dixie Fire and the Truckee Jet Crash
By Mike Danko
Some media outlets have reported that poor visibility from the PG&E Dixie wildfire smoke may have caused the Bombardier Challenger jet crash in Truckee. If true, would that make PG&E liable?
Probably not.
PG&E is liable to those…
Dixie Fire and California FAIR Plan Coverage
By Mike Danko
I was covered for the Dixie Fire under the California FAIR Plan. What now?
The good news is that FAIR Plan policies pay for the cash value of your dwelling, and the cash value of its contents. But that’s about…
Dixie Fire: More on PG&E’s Ability to Pay
By Mike Danko
The Dixie Fire is now the second largest wildfire in California history, at nearly 500,000 acres. So far, it has destroyed more than 1000 structures, including 550 homes. It has totally destroyed the town of Greenville.
Though the fire boundaries…
California Wildfire Litigation Podcast
Eric Bersano interviews Mike Danko about his experience in California Wildfire Litigation:
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