When facing an accident, injury, or loss, understanding how to recover damages is crucial – especially when it comes to a fire. This is especially true in cases where a pre-fixed claims fund is involved—whether the funds are the result of a global settlement, bankruptcy, or federal funding.
For example, in the Fire Victims Trust—which was a $13.5 billion settlement fund established for victims of the 2015 Butte, 2017 NorCal, and 2018 Camp Fires after PG&E filed for bankruptcy—our legal team at Singleton Schreiber represented approximately 6,000 claimants. Through our ...
Wildfires are destructive forces that ravage homes and communities, but the harm doesn’t stop with burned landscapes. One of the most overlooked threats is the lingering health effects caused by wildfire smoke, which can affect people long after the flames are extinguished. As wildfire seasons intensify, the long-term health risks posed by smoke inhalation must be taken seriously, especially in litigation against those responsible for starting these devastating fires—like utility companies, railroads, and other negligent entities.
Wildfire Smoke: The Unseen Health ...
Electric bicycles (e-bikes) have become increasingly popular in recent years. E-bikes are convenient, eco-friendly, and a cost-effective alternative to traditional commuting methods. As the popularity of e-bikes has surged, so has the number of fatalities. In this analysis, we look at trends and demographics associated with e-bike fatalities in the United States from 2018 to 2022 through data provided by NEISS, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What is an E-bike?
An e-bike is a pedal-powered bike equipped with an electric motor that provides extra power. It typically ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported a significant escalation in the ongoing listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meats. Over the past three weeks, the death toll has tragically risen to nine, with a total of 57 people hospitalized as a result of consuming contaminated products.
In the past several years, electric bikes and scooters have soared in popularity across the US. People of all ages enjoy using the micromobility vehicles for a variety of reasons, from commuting to work to enjoying recreational time outdoors. Electric bikes and scooters offer convenient, eco-friendly, and cost-effective transportation, especially in urban areas. Their small size coupled with their speed make them a great option to avoid traffic congestion while also reducing one’s carbon footprint.
Singleton Schreiber examines data from the National Interagency Fire Center to provide context to the devastating fires in the Texas Panhandle and compare them to the largest, deadliest, and costliest wildfires in the history of the United States.
The dangers of PFAS (Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances), also known as ‘forever chemicals’, have been apparent for years. Finally the federal government has laid out a new limit on these toxic chemicals. PFAS are utilized across various commercial, industrial, and military contexts. PFAS exposure raises the risk of thyroid disease, weakened immune systems, ulcerative colitis, pregnancy induced hypertension, elevated cholesterol and kidney and testicular cancers.
Thousands of people across the country have filed lawsuits against the manufacturers of hair relaxers, claiming that the chemicals in these products interfere with hormones and cause major health issues like uterine and ovarian cancer.
The hair relaxer product liability lawsuits allege that the makers of these products knew or should have known about the cancer risks associated with their products, but they failed to warn consumers.
Oftentimes, purchasing an insurance policy gives you peace of mind and provides some protection should the worst-case scenario become a reality. This gives you a sense of safety should you get into a car accident or your home get damaged, and your policy will cover your losses. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.
When insurance companies do not uphold the terms of their policy and breach their contract, it is known as bad faith. If this has happened to you, you may have an insurance bad faith claim.
When you purchase insurance, it helps to give you peace of mind and, most importantly, protect you when the worst-case scenario occurs. When you get in a car accident in Albuquerque, you expect your insurance company will cover you; when you have damage to your home, you expect an insurance company will cover you; or when your family member has life insurance and passes away, they expect their policy will cover them.