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On August 8th, 2023, the historic town of Lahaina, Hawaiʻi, suffered a devastating fire that would go on to be recorded as the deadliest fire in Hawaiʻi's history and the 5th deadliest recorded in the U.S. in more than a century. The fires claimed the lives of over 100 residents and left many more in the surrounding communities suffering from smoke inhalation, burns, and other severe and even life-threatening injuries. The fires also destroyed over 2,200 structures and caused roughly $5.52 billion in damages to the surrounding area and islands.

At Morgan & Morgan, we understand the devastation natural disasters can leave in their wake. Our mission is to aid the victims of the 2023 Maui wildfires by getting them the justice they deserve after the wildfires took everything they hold dear. If you or a loved one sustained property damage or an injury as a result of the Maui wildfires, do not wait to contact a Maui Wildfire attorney. Connect with our wildfire attorneys today by completing our free, no-obligation case evaluation form.

Cause of the Maui Wildfire

On August 7th, 2023, the National Weather Service recorded high wind gusts across Hawaiʻi and issued a high-wind warning for certain areas of Maui County. Then, on Tuesday, August 8th, 2023, just after midnight, a brush fire was reported in the Kula area in Upcountry Maui. According to the NWS, the wind gusts caused by Hurricane Dora, combined with warm temperatures and dry conditions in the area, fueled the flames of the wildfire.

By 11 a.m., the wildfire had begun burning the historic town of Lahaina. From there, multiple wildfires blazed across Maui, destroying over 2,200 structures and causing roughly $5.5 billion in damages. The initial cause of the fire is still under investigation, however a lawsuit filed by Maui County claims that the fires were caused by downed power lines installed by Hawaiian Electric Company, which sparked and ignited nearby vegetation that was dried out due to persistent drought conditions.

On August 27th, Hawaiian Electric Company issued a statement in response to the lawsuit, in which it seemed to claim responsibility for the August 8th fire. However, Hawaiian Electric appeared to blame the Maui County Fire Department for the fires that occurred later in the afternoon, claiming that it had cut the power to the power lines in the area more than six hours prior to the second fire.

How Hiring A Wildfire Attorney Can Help

In early August 2023, a series of wildfires broke out on the Hawaiian Island of Maui and caused widespread damage. The fires caused thousands of individuals to experience severe injuries, the loss of a loved one, and/or the destruction of their home or business. If you are one of the Maui residents facing economic hardship due to the fires, you should speak with an attorney about recovering compensation for your losses.

If you or a loved one were affected by the Maui wildfires, you may be eligible to recover compensation for the following:

Injuries or Medical Conditions

Victims of the Maui wildfires who have suffered an injury or lost a loved one may be eligible to recover compensation for the following injuries or medical conditions:

Amputation of a limb
Amputation of a finger or toe
Broken bones
Burns
Coma
Death
Hearing impairment
Heart attack
Herniated, Bulging, or Ruptured Disc
Major organ damage
Paralysis
Permanent scarring
Respiratory distress
Spinal cord injuries
Stroke
Tendon/Ligament tears or ruptures
Vision impairment

You may also be eligible to cover for mental conditions caused by the fires, including anxiety, PTSD, depression, and others.

Medical Care

Victims of the Maui wildfires who needed to be rescued from the flames, have suffered an injury, or may require some form of medical care for their injuries may also be entitled to compensation. If you or a loved one needed, or continue to need, medical care for any of the following conditions, you may be entitled to compensation:

Airlifted to the Hospital
Hospitalization due to smoke inhalation
Long-term medical treatment
Short-term medical treatment

Property Damage

You may also be entitled to recover for damages to your personal property, including damages to your:

Home, including an apartment, mobile home, townhome, condo, or other home
Business, including office buildings, retail buildings, government buildings, goods/restaurant buildings, or industrial plants/warehouses.

Lost Income

Many Maui wildfire victims have lost their ability to earn an income, due to either severe or life-threatening injuries, the loss of a loved one, or the damages to their businesses caused by the flames. If you believe your ability to earn an income was affected by the Maui wildfires, you may be eligible to recover the following:

Business Income Loss
Monetary losses
Wage Loss

The value of your case depends on a few key factors, including the amount of damages, limits on insurance coverage, and more. For an accurate estimate of what you and your loved ones may be entitled to recover, please contact a Maui Wildfire Attorney by completing our free, no-obligation case evaluation form.

Why Choose Us?

At Morgan & Morgan, we understand the chaos that Maui wildfires created for you and your loved ones. We have helped thousands of wildfire victims just like you get the justice they deserve. We built our law firm on family values, and our goal is to care for all our clients as if they were our own family. That means we will fight to get you and your loved ones the justice you deserve.

Personalized Care: Our attorneys work with you one-on-one to understand your experience. They will also investigate your claims with the help of experts to recover as much evidence as possible to ensure your needs are met.

Proven Results: Our law firm has helped thousands of natural disaster victims get the justice they deserve and right the wrongs they face due to the negligence of others. We are committed to ensuring you have the best case moving forward, and we will be with you the entire way.

Local Commitment: Due to our nationwide network, we're able to touch down in Maui and directly help those affected by the wildfires start the process of putting their lives back together.

No Fee: Our mission is to help our clients get back on their feet. That’s why we work on contingency, meaning you pay us nothing unless we get you money for your case.

What You Can Expect When Booking a Free Case Evaluation

After you've contacted our law firm and submitted your online form, we will send you a confirmation email or text. Within 24 hours, we will contact you to discuss the next steps. During this time, you may be asked a few general questions about your claim, such as:

What happened?
When did it happen?
Where did it happen?
Who was affected and/or involved?

Next our legal team will begin to review and assess your claim. Should we determine that we are able to assist you, we will contact you to get further information about your claim, such as medical records, insurance details, evidence of your losses, police reports, and more. Once we review your claim, your case will be assigned to an attorney and legal team with experience handling wildfire cases.”

At Morgan & Morgan we want to ensure that our clients feel heard and properly cared for, which is why your legal team will regularly communicate with you and answer any questions or concerns you might have regarding your case and the legal process.

Your legal team gather documents and evidence to build the strongest case possible and will negotiate with insurers on your behalf so that you and your loved ones can focus on what is most important: recovering from the wildfires. For more information about our legal services or what you may be eligible to recover, complete our free, no-obligation case evaluation form today.