The property damage and injury attorneys at Parr Richey are continuing to monitor the aftermath of the devastating fire at the plastics recycling facility in Richmond, Indiana that started on April 11, 2023 and continued for an extended period of time to cause large volumes of toxic, hazardous materials to spew into the air.
The San Francisco Chronicle reports the filing of the first lawsuit arising out of the tragic Ghost Ship fire earlier this month. Details here: Families of 2 Oakland warehouse fire victims file 1st lawsuits.
In the aftermath of a catastrophic explosion or fire, it is not surprising when victims or their family members do not think about the need to preserve evidence. But in those cases where there is litigation to determine who or what may bear fault for causing the incident the efforts, or lack of efforts, to preserve and protect the evidence…
When the SIU Goes Too Far:
Varda v. Auto-Owners Insurance Company
The recent catastrophic warehouse fires in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne are a good occasion to consider what type of coverage is best on large, older industrial or commercial buildings that have useful purposes but may, in fact, be impossible or impractical to replace. It is also a good time to think about what amount your insurance company may owe you…
If you’ve had a devastating fire at your home or business, you are probably primarily concerned with cleaning up, rebuilding, and getting things back to normal as quickly as possible. If you had the good sense to purchase an appropriate policy of insurance for your home or business, you have bought and paid for peace of mind.
Fires. Floods. Tornadoes.
According to local news reports, two victims are confirmed dead and several others have been transported to local hospitals following a devastating explosion near Stop 11 and Sherman in Indianapolis. WISH-TV reports that Citizens Gas is on the scene investigating whether this explosion in the Richmond Hill subdivision was caused by a natural gas leak. At the time of this…