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.
California Personal Injury Law Case Notes
Information and Insights surrounding the Law and the Rights of Accident Victims and their Families
California Personal Injury Law Case Notes, published by Danko Meredith, focuses on personal injury law with an emphasis on cases and issues relevant to California and Hawaii. The blog covers topics such as personal injury claims arising from car and truck accidents, wrongful death, bicycle accidents, and utility fires. It also addresses legal concerns related to wildfire damages, including property loss, emotional distress, and insurance claims. Additionally, the blog discusses product liability issues, such as injuries and deaths linked to full-face snorkel masks, and consumer protection topics like price gouging during emergencies. The content aims to inform readers about legal rights and remedies in personal injury and disaster-related contexts.
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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…
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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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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Dixie Fire: PG&E Likely Liable, But Can It Pay?
By Mike Danko
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…
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…