Adamson Ahdoot LLP

09/02/2026

More than 400,000 reports were cited in court filings. Uber's public Safety Reports list about 12,500 serious incidents.

Christopher Adamson examines why those numbers are at the center of a transparency debate. Uber says the broader figure includes unaudited, less serious, non-physical reports, while its public reporting focuses on the most serious categories.

When riders have to sort through different sets of safety data, can they ever see the full picture?

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09/02/2026

Every 8 minutes, someone reports SA on Uber in the United States.
This episode, we break down one survivor's story — a ride that was supposed to take 22 minutes and lasted almost five hours. We dig into how corporations respond when they're held accountable, and why the answer is rarely justice.

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09/01/2026

Jennifer's advice to anyone facing a moment of crisis: focus on getting your loved ones to safety first, the rest can wait.

In the panic of the moment, all she could think about was getting her mom, sister, nieces, and granddaughter out safely. It was only afterward, once everyone was safe, that the weight of what she had witnessed truly set in. She describes embers flying, trees falling, and smoke so thick she could barely see, an experience she says felt like the end of the world. The aftermath left her unable to sleep for some time.

08/30/2026

Wildfire damage doesn't stop where the flames do. Even homes that were never touched by fire can suffer significant smoke and toxin contamination, and many homeowners don't realize this until it's too late to file a strong claim.

Smoke particles can seep into walls, vents, furniture, and HVAC systems long after a fire has passed. A faint smoke smell that seems minor at first can actually signal deeper contamination that isn't visible on the surface. When materials like plastics, vehicles, or building components burn, they release harmful compounds such as dioxins, formaldehyde, and heavy metals into the air. Exposure has been linked to respiratory conditions, cardiovascular issues, skin and eye irritation, and increased long-term health risks.

The good news is that most homeowners' insurance policies do cover smoke damage, even without direct fire damage to the structure itself. The challenge is that insurers frequently dispute how extensive that contamination really is, which often results in denied or undervalued claims. This is where documentation becomes critical: photographs of soot or discoloration, a professional environmental inspection, and saved receipts for cleaning, repairs, and medical visits can all make the difference between a fair payout and a lowball offer.

If a utility company or other third party's negligence contributed to the fire, homeowners may also have legal options beyond their insurance policy, potentially recovering costs like temporary housing, lost income, medical expenses, and emotional distress that a standard policy wouldn't cover.

A denied or undervalued smoke damage claim isn't the end of the road. If your property smells like smoke, your electronics have started malfunctioning, or your health has changed since a nearby wildfire, it's worth having your case reviewed.

Adamson Ahdoot offers free consultations to help homeowners understand what their smoke and toxin damage claims may really be worth. Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/3TL2WFl

Wildfire claim deadlines may be approaching and waiting could limit what you can recover. We’ve helped clients secure significant settlements involving Southern California Edison (SCE). You may still qualify and SCE may cover attorney fees, not you.

08/29/2026

A fair settlement rarely happens by accident. It happens because the other side believes you are fully prepared to take the case to trial if they don't offer what it is truly worth.

If an insurance company or defendant senses any hesitation, or feels a case is not fully prepared, they will often try to minimize the payout or undercut the case entirely, regardless of how legitimate the damages are or how clearly the other side was at fault. This is something insurance companies have learned to do over decades of handling claims.

That is why every case has to be treated as if it is going to trial from the very beginning. That means having the right documentation, the right experts, and the right witnesses in place, and being ready to present the case to a judge and jury if it comes to that.

Insurance companies only negotiate seriously when they know the other side is truly prepared to go the distance. Preparation is often what determines the outcome.

08/25/2026

It is easy to become frustrated with how long or complicated the legal process can feel. But it is worth remembering that having access to that process at all is not something everyone in the world has.

In many places, there is no real path to justice. People who are injured or wronged have no way to hold anyone accountable, no right to fight back, and no recourse when their property or wellbeing is taken from them. Here in the United States, that right exists.

That is part of why contingency representation matters so much. Clients are not charged anything upfront. The firm covers the cost of experts, filing fees, transcripts, and everything else needed to build the case, and those costs are only recovered once the case settles. It is a system built so that a person's ability to seek justice is not limited by their ability to pay for it.

The process may be long. It may be difficult. But having access to it in the first place is something worth valuing.

08/24/2026

Jennifer's advice to anyone facing a long recovery process: expect it to take time, and make sure you have people in your corner who won't give up on you.

Even after her mother was able to move back into her home, the recovery was far from finished. Asbestos cleanup has remained an ongoing issue, tangled in paperwork and delays. Jennifer says she has been amazed by how much has to be coordinated behind the scenes. Throughout it all, she credits her legal team for staying involved and helping her family push through every step of the process.

08/23/2026

Many Eaton Fire victims in Altadena, Pasadena, and surrounding areas have been directed toward Southern California Edison's compensation program as a way to resolve wildfire-related losses. But it's worth understanding what that process actually involves before filing.

SCE's program is an internal system — not a court and not an independent agency. It follows five stages: filing a claim, submitting documentation of your losses, an internal assessment by SCE's own adjusters, a settlement offer with little room for negotiation, and finally, signing a release of liability to accept payment. Because the evaluation is handled entirely by the company rather than a neutral third party, offers often fall short of actual repair and rebuilding costs.

The biggest risk isn't necessarily a low initial offer — it's the release of liability required to accept it. Once signed, victims typically waive their right to pursue further compensation, even if structural damage, health complications, or other losses surface months later. Damages commonly underpaid or overlooked include smoke and soot contamination, secondary structures like fences or garages, temporary housing costs, and delayed respiratory conditions.

A wildfire lawsuit, by contrast, allows for an independent evaluation of damages, may include multiple liable parties, and is overseen by neutral courts rather than the utility itself. Legal representation can also mean independent appraisals and stronger negotiating power before you agree to anything.

At Adamson Ahdoot, we offer free case evaluations and work on contingency, so there's no upfront cost to understanding your options.

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08/19/2026

We're back with Season 2 of It's Personal for Christopher Adamson

This season we talk to...
Pulitzer Prize winning historian Ed Larson on the "No Kings" movement
Civil rights attorney Brian Olney on holding ICE agents accountable
Constitutional law expert Luke Boso on SCOTUS, Trump & LGBTQ rights
Copyright expert KJ Greene on reparations in the music industry
TreePeople CEO Cassie Rouser on why your zip code dictates how long you live..just to name a few.

Premieres Wednesday September 2nd, wherever you listen to podcasts.

08/19/2026

There used to be a time when products sold in stores went through inspection and had to meet certain safety standards before reaching consumers. That is not always the case anymore.

Today, products can be manufactured overseas and shipped directly to buyers through online marketplaces, often with little to no regulation or safety inspection along the way. News reports have uncovered toys sold with lead paint, crayons containing toxic chemicals, and products containing asbestos, a substance banned in the United States for decades.

The assumption is that if something is being sold, it must be safe. Unfortunately, that is not always true. Consumers are often left to do their own research to verify that a product is actually what it claims to be, because in many cases, it is not.

Doing a little due diligence before buying, especially for children's products, can make a real difference.