Maui Fire Lawyers
Maui fire lawyers who are experienced in determining liability in wildfire cases work with experts in electrical engineering, metallurgy, fire investigation, tree valuation, erosion and home building to establish the cause of the fire. We also gather and analyze evidence, including witness testimony, photos, drone footage and video. We use this information to calculate your damages, such as lost property, lost wages and non-economic losses such as mental anguish.
In the case of the fires that devastated West Maui and Lahaina, lawsuits allege Hawaiian Electric negligently failed to shut off power in high winds driven by Maui fire lawyers. These winds were so intense, they caused downed power lines that ignited the fires and swept them through communities and ravaged homes and businesses.
It is also alleged that Hawaiian Electric was aware of the National Weather Service’s high wind and fire warning for Hawaii shortly before the fires began. The company was also aware of the fact that its own power lines were in a state of deterioration, resulting in a higher risk of downed and sparked lines that would initiate wildfires.
How Do Maui Fire Lawyers Determine Liability in Wildfire Cases?
According to the lawsuits filed against Hawaiian Electric, the company’s negligence and cost-cutting priorities placed its shareholders ahead of the safety of residents in the state of Hawaii. These claims are eerily similar to those made against California’s Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) after the Camp Fire that killed 85 people and destroyed millions of acres of land in 2018.
The plaintiffs in these Maui fire lawsuits claim Hawaiian Electric knew that its outdated and overburdened system was vulnerable to catastrophic incidents and that it chose to cut costs instead of paying to modernize its infrastructure and improve fire safety for its customers. As a result, it’s claimed the company was directly responsible for the Lahaina wildfires and other disasters that have ravaged the island.
As a result of the fires, residents have been forced to evacuate their homes and are facing devastating losses to their property and livelihoods. Many are struggling to find housing, while others are seeing their insurance policies fail to cover their full losses.
A new legal approach to obtaining compensation for fire victims may allow them to overcome these challenges. The experts at Galiher Law are utilizing this legal tactic, which was employed by fire victims in California that led to the $13.5 billion settlement against PG&E in 2020, to obtain compensation from Hawaiian Electric for their losses.
If you have been affected by the wildfires in West Maui and Lahaina, call the team of Galiher Law to determine your legal options for recovery. We are a premier personal injury firm with extensive experience in complex litigation. Our attorneys are here to guide you through the process, providing expert legal assistance every step of the way. We are prepared to fight for the justice you deserve, ensuring that you receive the financial compensation you need to recover from your losses and move forward with your life.
