PG&E now acknowledges that its equipment likely ignited the Dixie Fire. In its July 18 report to state regulators, it admits that there was a power outage, that a troubleman went to investigate, that the troubleman saw a tree
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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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Bombardier Challenger N605TR Crash at Truckee-Tahoe Airport: Looks Like Base-to-final Stall/Spin
By Mike Danko
Few turns in aviation are as dangerous as the “base-to-final” turn. That’s the last turn the pilot executes to line up with the runway.
When that final turn is made, the aircraft is always low and slow. If the pilot…
Cirrus SR20 Crash at Truckee Airport: High Density Altitude to Blame?
By Mike Danko
At first glance, this week’s crash of Cirrus N89423 at Truckee looks like yet another “high density altitude” accident. Such accidents are, after all, perhaps the most common type of accident at Truckee airport. Due to the thin…
Maintenance Error that Brought Down Navajo at Myrtle Beach Not Uncommon
By Mike Danko
In May, a Piper Navajo PA-31 crashed shortly after takeoff from Myrtle Beach. The pilot was ATP-rated and worked for American Airlines. He knew he was in trouble almost immediately after takeoff. He tried to return to the airport. …
Boeing Slapped on the Wrist for Using Unapproved Parts in 759 Aircraft
By Mike Danko
Among the most dangerous activities in the aviation industry is the installation on an aircraft of unapproved or bogus parts – parts that have not been properly tested, approved, and certified as safe. The practice has been linked to the…
737 Max Families Demand that FAA Chief Be Replaced
By Mike Danko
Families of those lost in the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max crash met with Biden’s Transportation Department seeking to get the top FAA official fired for being “too cozy” with Boeing. According to the families, “The FAA has been,…
NTSB Blames Collings Foundation, FAA for Fatal Crash of Sightseeing B-17
By Mike Danko
On October 2, 2019, a World War II-era B-17 flying fortress bomber departed Bradley International Airport in Connecticut for a local sightseeing flight with 10 paying tourists on board. Shortly after takeoff the pilot radioed that he was returning to…
Criminal Charges Against PG&E Will Not Help Victims of Kincade Fire
By Mike Danko
KPIX5 asks Mike Danko about the criminal charges brought against PG&E for its role in the Kincade fire. Danko explains that even if a jury renders a guilty verdict, no one at PG&E will go to jail. It’s the civil…
Vegetation Management Lapses Subjects PG&E to Heightened Oversight
By Mike Danko
PG&E at Fault for Kincade Fire
By Mike Danko
KRONTV asks about the Cal Fire’s new report blaming PG&E for the Kincade Fire. I talk the possibility of further criminal charges against PG&E and how Cal Fire’s findings may affect victims waiting to be compensated for the Butte, North…