In the aftermath of a devastating wildfire, home, property and business owners often find that they are underinsured for the damages caused by such an intense blaze. In cases where local power companies are found liable for the fire, survivors may be compensated by the company for the damages they caused.
To better understand this process, we put together a guide to wildfire recovery that you can download to help you navigate this complex process with clarity and confidence.
Why Join a Wildfire Lawsuit?
Whether or not you have insurance, and whether or not you own your home, an experienced wildfire lawyer can help you put the pieces of your life back together.
Who needs the help of a wildfire lawyer?
- Homeowners who suffered fire or smoke damage.
- Landowners who suffered property damage.
- Business owners whose businesses were impacted in any way.
- Renters who lost belongings or suffered fire or smoke damage.
- Anyone who sustained any personal injuries due to the fires.
- Anyone who was forced to flee the fires.
- The heirs of those who did not survive the fires.
Why does a fire victim need a lawyer now?
If the fire victim has insurance:
- A lawyer will help a person put his or her best foot forward in making his or her insurance claim.
- Insurance only covers a small part of the losses.
- Insurance companies often cheat.
- Most losses will be recovered from the power company and its contractors.
- IF WE REPRESENT YOU, WE WILL NOT BE TAKING A FEE ON ANY MONEY THAT YOU RECOVER FROM YOUR OWN INSURANCE COMPANY.
If the fire victim does not have insurance:
- All of the losses will need to be recovered from the power company and its contractors.