Driven by arid conditions and forceful gusts of wind, a colossal wildfire that swept through extensive regions of Maui has left in its wake a trail of widespread devastation to residences, substantial property destruction, and an unmistakable impact on the local ecosystem surrounding Lahaina.

Tragically, the inferno has led to an alarming loss of lives, and the count of wrongful fatalities continues to rise.

Dubbed as The Nation’s Deadliest Wildfire

As reported by various media outlets, most notably NBC News, the toll of confirmed casualties has reached a staggering 114, with an estimated 1,000 individuals still unaccounted for.

While the exact cause of the wildfire remains under investigation, adverse weather conditions probably played a substantial role.

The National Weather Service had issued warnings regarding the high winds from Hurricane Dora, conditions that heightened the risk of a potential catastrophe.

Consequently, many survivors and their families scrutinize Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc., seeking accountability.

The sole immediately accessible monetary assistance for those displaced from their homes and facing critical shortages of water, sustenance, prescriptions, personal hygiene essentials, and fuel for transportation is disappointingly low.

Expectations of Assistance Mount Against Hawaiian Electric

Hawaiian Electric, alongside its three subsidiaries—Maui Electric Co., Ltd., Hawaiian Electric Co., Inc., and Hawaii Electric Light Co., Inc.—provides electricity to nearly all the state's residents.

A wave of initial class action lawsuits and individual legal actions about personal injury and property damage claim that these utility companies failed to deactivate the power supply despite explicit high wind warnings issued by the National Weather Service.

Residents assert that Hawaiian Electric displayed years of inaction and maintain that the utility should have established procedures and protocols to deactivate power before the hurricane-force winds approached Lahaina.

Assistance, Though Not Solace

Resources and assistance serve as a means for victims to obtain the help they need to rebuild their lives.

The assistance that Maui wildfire survivors may be able to obtain encompasses a range of injuries and losses, including:

• Wrongful death.
• Property damage and loss (including homes, structures, vehicles, and personal belongings).
• Burn injuries and other severe physical harm.
• Smoke inhalation.
• Emotional distress.
• Agricultural damage, encompassing harm or loss to timber and vegetation.
• Smoke-related destruction.

If you, a family member, a friend, or your business has been adversely affected by the Maui wildfire, we are ready to offer assistance in navigating the complex aftermath of this tragic event.

Contact us now for a free, private case evaluation to determine your needed assistance and resources.