The Hazards That Individuals May Have Following a California Wildfire
To all of those who live in California, wildfires are not only a threat but a reality. It has not become a question of “if” but “when” as many people realize that wildfires are going to follow us until the end of time, making it difficult for many individuals to move forward from the lost homes, injuries, deaths of loved ones, and other devastation that will follow. This is the case for many people who have suffered the horrific effects of the California Camp Fire just last month, which burned through thousands of acres of land, caused just under 100 people to lose their lives, and left many more injured and without homes.
When you think of the threat of a wildfire, you might picture people packing up inside their vehicles and leaving to find new land as they leave everything behind that they once loved. There are many other threats that cause harm to individuals in the face of a serious wildfire event. Today we want to focus on the hazards that you might experience during one of these events and how you can move forward after the horrific devastation that has taken over many parts of your life.
Hazards of California Wildfires
Wildfires are a growing natural hazard in many regions of the U.S. Not only do they threaten our property and the livelihood that we have built in these areas, but they also threaten our lives and the lives of our loved ones. Many people think about how the wildfires can directly impact those who live in the area, but the truth is that the hazards stretch far beyond this, as these wildfires also affect erosion, landslides, invasive species introductions, and changes in our water quality, which can completely change the makeup of an entire area.
Wildfires are also very expensive for those involved. They affect us on a personal level as we look back upon everything we have built and how much has been wiped out in just a matter of days. Houses that people spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on with all of their property inside are reduced to ash on the ground. The Federal Government also spends money on a much larger level, spending billions to suppress wildfires each year. Community infrastructure and economic resources we once relied on might be wiped out forever, businesses burned to the ground. When you take a step back, hundreds of thousands of people could easily be affected who will continue to fear for the rest of their lives as they try to rebuild.
Many people who have experienced the Camp Fire firsthand will also experience health effects that could impact them for the entirety of their lives as well. Not only is there a reality of receiving serious burns in a wildfire, but smoke from wildfires is also extremely harmful to our health. Many residents in these California areas who have experienced toxic smoke will also experience various types of respiratory distress. Air quality could be impacted for quite some time, making it impossible to move back to an area that you once called home. If you have suffered health impacts, you might not even know it right off the bat, which means that you could be living with these impacts for some time before they show themselves.
If you have suffered the ill effects of the California Camp Fire, you are like many other people who are now making the decision to seek legal representation and move forward with a claim against PG&E during this difficult time. The Camp Fire, which has now been deemed one of California’s most dangerous wildfires, has not only caused serious injuries to those involved but also caused multiple deaths of loved ones and taken homes from thousands. Our experienced California wildfire attorneys at the Brady Law Group are here for you after you have suffered at the hands of a reckless party. Call us today to find out how we can assist you in your time of need at (866) 478-6483.
