By Maui Fire Lawyers
The Maui fire lawyers at Singleton Schreiber are coordinating with local victims who were injured, evacuated or suffered property damage due to the August 2023 Lahaina wildfires. The firm believes that it is critical to assist victims with recovering their monetary losses and other damages such as emotional distress.
Many victims find that their insurance coverage will not fully cover all of the costs associated with rebuilding their homes, replacing their belongings and restoring their landscaping. This is why our team of attorneys is committed to working with victims to recover underinsured or uninsured losses.
One of the most important aspects of a successful claim is determining who caused the fire to begin with. A large number of Maui fire lawyers have been filed in the wake of the Maui fires, and many of these cases have pointed the finger at Hawaiian Electric. The utility company has been accused of failing to shut off its power lines in high wind and fire risk conditions. These alleged acts of negligence are thought to have sparked the fires that engulfed West Maui and Lahaina.
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Lawsuits also claim that the fire was exacerbated by a combination of dry conditions, highly combustible vegetation and strong winds from Hurricane Dora. The wind gusts from the storm caused some of the downed power lines to spark and spread the fire, which quickly consumed hundreds of structures. It is important to note that the National Weather Service warned that the winds from the storm were expected to reach 70 miles per hour and could cause downed power lines, hindering firefighting efforts.
Ultimately, it is up to the courts and investigators to determine what caused the fires to begin and who is liable for the damages that were sustained. In some cases, a single person may be able to file an individual lawsuit to recover the compensation they are entitled to. However, in other cases, those who have suffered damages as a result of the fires might benefit from filing a class action lawsuit to maximize their recovery.
If you or a loved one has been impacted by the recent Maui wildfires and experienced financial loss, contact us today for a free consultation. We can help you file a lawsuit against MECO, the utility company or other entities who may be responsible for your losses. Our team has decades of combined experience representing clients in personal injury and wrongful death claims against insurance companies, including fire and explosion cases. Our lead attorney Mike Danko received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College, magna cum laude, and his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Hawaii and is a member of the Hawaii Trial Lawyers Association, the Hawaii Bar Foundation and the American Association for Justice. He has been recognized as one of America’s Best Lawyers by U.S. News & World Report and is an AV Preeminent peer review rated lawyer by Martindale-Hubble.