Suspected DUI Driver Slams Into Anaheim Home

A woman suspected of driving drunk slammed her car into an Anaheim home, knocking the sleeping resident out of bed, according to a news report. Anaheim police said that the unidentified DUI suspect crashed into a house near Ball Road and Freemont Street.  The car slammed into a bed where the homeowner was sleeping, knocking…

Edward Susolik to Present Policyholder Perspective at California Insurance Law Seminar

On June 29, 2011, Edward Susolik of Callahan & Blaine will provide the policyholder perspective for the 15th straight year at the Orange County Bar Association Annual Insurance Law Update seminar. Mr. Susolik, who is partner in charge of the Insurance Department at Callahan & Blaine, will discuss a number of topics, including bad faith,…

Federal Aid Once Again Denied to San Bruno, California Gas Pipeline Explosion Victims

Despite an appeal by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has once again denied federal disaster aid to the victims of the San Bruno, California gas line explosion. Thirty-five homes were destroyed and eight people killed when the PG&E gas line exploded in September of this year. FEMA maintains that local resources…

Could the US Government be Liable for Exploding Gas Pipeline Injuries and Deaths?

In the wake of the gas pipeline blast in San Bruno, California last month, citizens are asking some tough questions about where potentially dangerous pipelines are located and why they do not have access to the information. Before the September 11th, 2001 attacks it was relatiely easy to find out where pressurized gas lines were…

What Can Victims of The San Bruno, California Gas Main Explosion Expect from their Insurance Company?

The recent San Bruno, California gas main explosion was a horrifying tragedy that claimed many lives, and even more homes. As Californians attempt to piece their lives together after the blast, they naturally want to know what they can expect from PG&E or their homeowner’s insurance companies. In general, if you are covered by homeowner’s…

Should Orange County, California Residents Rely on Earthquake Insurance – or Government Bailouts?

While the state of California offers earthquake insurance to residents, many homeowners choose not to buy policies – opting instead to rely on government aid if an earthquake strikes. If you are trying to decide which option is best for you, consider the following: If a quake is declared a disaster, the government will provide…

Understanding California Earthquake Insurance Can Help You Avoid Denial of Insurance Claims

As most Orange County, California homeowners already know, California earthquake insurance is sold separately from regular homeowners’ or renters’ insurance policies.  That’s because, in California, earthquake insurance is overseen by the California Earthquake Authority (CEA) – a privately funded government agency that is actually the largest provider of earthquake insurance in the world. The California…

What Do Orange County, California Homeowners’ Insurance Policies Cover When There is a Fire?

California homeowners are no strangers to the damage that can be done to a home by fire. But many wonder what their insurance policy will cover if their home suffers fire damage. The typical homeowner’s insurance policy will cover most losses from fire damage, unless the fire was intentionally set by the homeowners. That is…

Orange County, California Homeowners – Should You Pay for Earthquake Insurance?

When it comes to shelling out for earthquake insurance, many Orange County, California residents are on the fence. For most, if they buy it or if they don’t buy it, they are still left wondering if they made the right choice. Prior to the Northridge earthquakes of 1994, earthquake insurance was relatively inexpensive and for…