Wildfires leave devastation in their wake, and the aftermath often includes the daunting task of filing an insurance claim. While this process can feel overwhelming, there are steps you can take to protect your rights and ensure your claim is handled fairly. Here’s what to keep in mind: Know When
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. In 2024, more areas of the U.S. experienced earthquakes, leading some homeowners to face what Alaskans and Californians live through and fear: earthquake damage to their homes. “Many of them saw lawyers after their homeowners insurance denied their claims, considering themselves victims of insurance bad faith,
Social Media DOs and DON’Ts for Plaintiffs By Shant Karnikian According to a 2024 report from the Pew Research Center, over 80% of adults in the U.S. use some form of social media. 68% say they use Facebook, and roughly half are on Instagram. We’ve grown so accustomed to posting
KBK Managing Partner Shant Karnikian spoke with the Daily Journal about recent civil lawsuits filed on behalf of two former students from Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA). The lawsuit alleges that in 2006, a teacher abused these students and that school officials and administrators with the Los Angeles
ADVERTISING MATERIAL Tentative settlement reached as Maui struggles to rebuild By Shant Karnikian This month marked the first anniversary of the most devastating natural disaster in Hawaii’s history—the deadly wildfire that tore through the picturesque town of Lahaina on August 8, 2023. Driven by high winds, the fast-moving fire claimed
New litigation is the first involving this class of popular drugs used for weight loss By Shant Karnikian Whether you’re coping with obesity-related severe health issues or just frustrated with fighting an ongoing “battle of the bulge,” it’s hard not to be enticed by the idea of a miracle drug
The Merced Focus recently spoke with John McCorry, a pistachio farmer from Merced County, who was affected by the 2023 Planada flood. KBK is currently representing McCorry and others who have suffered injuries, property damage, evacuation costs, or other damages due to the floods that affected those in Merced County,
It has been one year since the island of Maui was ravaged by a series of devastating wildfires that claimed more than 100 victims and destroyed hundreds of homes. CBS LA’s Juan Fernandez recently spoke with two KBK clients, who were victims of the devastating wildfire, to discuss their road
More rate hikes loom as the 2024 wildfire season blazes into action By Shant Karnikian The summer has been marked by scorching temperatures across California, causing controversy over fire insurance as devastating wildfires put communities at risk. The Park Fire, one of the largest wildfires in California history, continues to
By Shant Karnikian With summer in full swing, an increasing number of people are opting for e-bikes as a fun and efficient mode of transportation. However, the growing popularity of these bikes has brought a corresponding rise in accidents and injuries, raising serious concerns about safety and regulatory measures. Recent