California utility companies owe to the public a duty to be careful in installing, inspecting, maintaining, and operating their facilities. The failure to discharge that duty is negligence. When a utility’s negligence results in a fire or explosion, the utility is responsible for the resulting harm.
That law requiring utilities to protect the public is clear. Yet utility companies continue to cause explosion and fires throughout the state. In just the past few years, utility fires have caused hundreds of wrongful deaths, thousands of injuries, and billions of dollars in property damage. For help with your claim arising from a utility explosion or fire, contact Danko Meredith, Trial Lawyers.
Given California’s long history of utility fires, the causes are no mystery. They are almost always the result of the utility placing corporate profits over the safety of the public, by:
A utility company is legally obligated to operate its facilities safely and to prevent fires. If you’ve lost your home in a utility fire, talk to an attorney experienced in utility fire cases.
Danko Meredith, Trial Lawyers have represented thousands of California wildfires victims, winning substantial recoveries for our clients. We’ve represented victims of the San Bruno natural gas explosion, the Butte wildfire, the North Bay Fires, the Camp Fire, and the Thomas Fire. Our fire lawyers understand exactly how to navigate the utility fire case and how to deal with insurance companies.
California is, unfortunately, no stranger to utility-related fires. If you or a loved one has suffered injuries in a fire that you suspect may be the result of utility company negligence, contact us to speak to a California wildfire lawyer. Call (650) 453-3600 today to request a free personal injury claim consultation near you.
Our law firm takes wildfire cases all over Northern California and Southern California, including San Francisco, Napa, Sonoma County, Butte County, Los Angeles, Santa Rosa, San Diego, Sacramento, Ventura, Redwood Valley, Santa Barbara, Mendocino, and Chico.