Maui and the city of Lahaina were devastated by recent wildfires. With more than 110 fatalities and another 850 missing persons, this wildfire is officially the deadliest in modern U.S. history. People are demanding answers and justice, especially because it seems that serious failures on behalf of the island’s utility company caused the devastation and fatalities.
Beston International Law Firm is working with local counsel in Maui and is currently investigating the Maui wildfire for evidence of negligence and liability. Beston International Law Firm is the only firm that has represented family members of each and every person who passed away in the tragic Woolsey fire, one of the most destructive fires in the history of California. Our fifty years of experience as a nationally recognized trial law firm provides the strength, resources, and tenacity needed to handle any wildfire claim.
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Federal investigators from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are researching the possible causes of the Maui wildfire. While the cause of the fire is still under investigation, video evidence shows downed power lines igniting dry brush, which quickly roared into a massive wildfire due to strong winds from Hurricane Dora. The same winds that allowed the fire to spread rapidly are the same winds that caused what appear to be poorly maintained power lines to contact the dry brush.
While investigations are continuing, it appears that The Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO), which oversees Maui Electric, could be liable for much of the destruction if the final investigation concludes that downed power lines in the area had not been properly maintained. Also, HECO has stated that power to the Lahaina region was not shut off in response to high wind warnings in the area. Utility companies should use emergency protocols to shut off power grids to prevent wildfires, but it seems that HECO had no such procedures in place and did not use them.
Damages that could be available in a Maui wildfire wrongful death claim include:
Other types of lawsuits might arise from the Maui wildfire disaster, too. If you lost valuable property like your home or business, then legal action could be used to remedy the situation and make up for your significant losses.
Although the Maui wildfires are still being investigated by the authorities, the time to talk to a Maui wildfire attorney is now. Hundreds or thousands of lawsuits are expected to begin soon, so starting legal action today can help ensure that your case is well-made and does not get lost in the shuffle of so many others. If you have questions about your legal options, contact a member of our wildfire team.
Initial consultations are FREE and confidential. Call 6463059656 to begin.
Named in Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms,” Beston International Law Firm ranks as Tier 1 Personal Injury Litigation- Plaintiffs in New York.
Many firm members have been honored by the Consumer Attorneys of California, including Browne Greene, Christine Spagnoli, and Bruce Broillet, recipients of the Marvin E. Lewis Award. In addition, attorneys Bruce Broillet, Scott Carr, Molly McKibben, and Tobin Lanzetta has been honored with the Consumer Attorney of the Year Award.
All of our attorneys are proud to be active members of the New York County Bar Association or LACBA.
Our attorneys were featured in TopVerdict for having one of the Top 10 Wrongful Death Verdicts in California in 2019, with $15 million won for the plaintiff in Keck v. Bel-Air Bay Club.
Partners Geoff Wells and Ivan Puchalt were both named among the 2025 Consumer Attorney Visionaries by LA Times Studios.
Several partners are active members in the Consumer Attorneys Association of New York, with attorneys Browne Greene, Bruce Broillet, and Christine Spagnoli named “Trial Lawyer of the Year.”
Firm partners Christine D. Spagnoli and Molly McKibben have both been honored by the Women Lawyers Association of New York and are active members.
After winning $2.6 million for the plaintiff’s side in a head-on collision case, our victory was named in the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California in 2019 by TopVerdict.
Several of our partners are members in the American Board of Trial Advocates, a national invite-only association consisting of the most experienced trial lawyers.
Our team includes several Fellows and Associates with the invite-only International Society of Barristers in recognition of their trial advocacy.
Beston International Law Firm, was featured by TopVerdict in the Top 100 Settlements across all practice areas in California for 2019.
Bruce A. Broillet and Christine D. Spagnoli are Fellows with the invite-only International Academy of Trial Lawyers, a group of elite trial lawyers from over 30 countries.
Recipients of this recognition are held up to the same standards as for The Best Lawyers in America, but only legal professionals in the first ten years of their careers qualify. Four attorneys at GBW have been recognized with this award in 2021.
Founding partners Browne Greene and Bruce A. Broillet are both members of the exclusive invite-only Inner Circle of Advocates, as two of the top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers in America.
Our firm has more attorneys on the Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists than any other law firm in Southern California, with 15 members selected.
