Renters harmed by the Maui Fires may find themselves feeling left behind. While homeowners have the ability to file real property claims with their insurance, renters who lost everything in a fire may feel they have nothing. However, Maui Fire renters do have recourse. They can bring claims against Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) which is
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Lance D. Collins Presses Insurance Carriers to Make Automatic Payments to Wildfire Survivors
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As is typical after a wildfire, insurers are requiring survivors to submit detailed “personal property inventories” listing the property they lost in the Maui Wildfire before paying Lahaina homeowners the limits of their personal property coverage. Preparing the inventories can take hours or even days. Not surprisingly, many survivors find it traumatic to list all…
How Can I Support a Maui Wildfire Survivor?
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In times like these, survivors are grappling with the aftermath, and your compassion can make a difference in their lives. Often, finding clear guidance on how to assist can be frustrating, leading to moments of discouragement. Your willingness to offer concrete advice on navigating resources and offering a helping hand can significantly ease the burden…
“I’ve Lost My Home in the Maui Wildfire. What Should I Do Right Now?”
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Will HECO File for Bankruptcy Protection?
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- Failed to de-energize power lines in areas with high winds and dry vegetation, even though it had a public power shutoff plan in place;
- Failed to maintain its power lines and equipment, which were in poor condition and prone