Ari S. Friedman | Source | Partner and trial attorney at Wisner Baum
Ari S. Friedman
Ari Friedman is a partner and trial attorney at Wisner Baum (joining the firm in 2022) where he focuses his practice on complex and multi-district litigation, product liability, and personal injury and wrongful death cases stemming from transportation accidents (including aviation accidents and truck crashes) and other catastrophic injury (including TBI).
For more than 15 years, Ari has also handled significant litigation involving corporate wrongdoing, including utility caused wildfire cases. He has helped hundreds of homeowners, renters, high net-worth individuals, and companies navigate the complexities of insurance claims and litigation with losses connected to utility-caused l disasters and wildfires. Most recently, he helped victims recover from the devastating effects of the Camp, Thomas, Woolsey, and Bobcat fires in California.
Over the past decade, Ari has worked at other prominent law firms where he has handled complex litigation involving corporate wrongdoing. He has a proven track record of success, securing justice and substantial compensation for clients across multiple practice areas.
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LA Residents Are Losing Their Fire Insurance—Leading One to Fight the Flames Herself
Abandoned by their insurance carrier, one local, at great personal risk, took it upon herself to fight the fire
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KNX | Attorney Ari Friedman discusses navigating insurance claims after Los Angeles wildfires
Partner & Trial Attorney Ari Friedman of Wisner Baum (https://www.wisnerbaum.com/attorneys/...) joins KNX radio to discuss what individuals should do if their house is burned down or damaged due to the LA wildfires.
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LA wildfires: Everything we know about the ferocious fires battering California
At least five people have been killed and dozens more injured, with many of the remaining fires not contained at all by the emergency services.
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Navigating Insurance Claims After California Fires: Expert Insights
Ari explains that documenting losses post-fire is challenging but manageable. Homeowners can use photos, videos, and pre-existing spreadsheets to recall items. While receipts are helpful, they're not mandatory; honesty in claims is crucial. Digital receipts can aid the process, and online shopping makes price estimation easier. -
California's Insurance Crisis: Wildfires and Infrastructure Challenges
Ari highlights that insurers are withdrawing from California, citing increased risks and insufficient rate adjustments. He suggests that improving utility networks and firefighting services could mitigate risks and attract insurers. The recent LA wildfires underscore the need for updated infrastructure and responsive planning to address changing weather patterns. -
LA Homeowners Face Fire Insurance Crisis Amid Rising Risks
Ari explains that insurers are withdrawing from California due to increased risks and inability to raise rates. Homeowners should assess property risks, digitize valuables, and pressure local governments for better disaster response. In case of fire damage, open claims promptly, request fund advances, and maintain detailed records to navigate the lengthy insurance process.
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In an interview with KNX News Radio, Ari Friedman was asked if government agencies will play a role that can complicate any issues with insurance following the Los Angeles wildfires. He responded with, "It doesn't complicate the issues of insurance, but any policy owner should be aware– I believe FEMA disaster aid has been unlocked and made available for fire victims. There also might be a potential for a Small Business Administration loan, a low-interest loan to help people recover and rebuild. So it doesn't frustrate or complicate the insurance process, but it is something that homeowners should be aware of, that there is an additional source of money they can reach out to that might help them better rebuild after this disaster".
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Wildfire attorney Ari Friedman, a partner and trial attorney at the Los Angeles-based law firm Wisner Baum, discussed the demanding nature of the raging Los Angeles fires and the reports that fire hydrants across the city have gone dry.
He said this is a result of an increased demand simply overwhelming the supply. He said this, "doesn't immediately point to an equipment or water line failure as a lawyer might think of it". Friedman added that the Palisades area, the site of the biggest fire, is served by water tanks because of the area's high elevation.
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Ari Friedman told USA Today about the Boeing lawsuit:
“This lawsuit isn’t only about the unimaginable fear and suffering of the passengers on that plane, it is about a failure that should have never occurred.”
“We’re talking about a gaping hole ripping open mid-flight in the side of a commercial jet. Properly installed bolts are the difference between safety and disaster, so there is no excuse for why those would be left out, or why quality control checks and routine inspections would miss them.”
