The annual cost of wildfire property damage in California is often in the millions of dollars, with thousands of structures affected each year. If your home or business suffers fire, smoke or water damage from a wildfire in California, you need to understand how a property damage claim works, and how a California wildfire lawyer
Recently, Southern California Edison (SCE) announced its Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program. This fund promises to provide “direct payments and fast resolutions” to eligible individuals who have suffered wildfire-related losses. However, this fund is not what it seems. It is designed to pay pennies on the dollar of what Eaton Fire victims truly deserve. Protect your
When a California wildfire takes a toll on your property, community and life, you need timely funds to rebuild. Mediation is an out-of-court process that can help you achieve a settlement sooner. A wildfire lawsuit that goes to trial, however, could result in greater financial compensation. The right legal route for you is something that
If you have always paid your insurance premiums, your first step after a harmful wildfire in California should be to file an insurance claim. If the claim is met with pushback from the insurance company, such as the insurer attempting to shift the blame to a utility company, explore your options for making a financial
The first lawsuits have been set for trial on January 25th, 2027 regarding the devastating Eaton Fires. Fifty bellwether plaintiffs will stand up to Southern California Edison for their part in causing the Eaton Fire nearly two years after the blaze. In mass torts, bellwether trials are conducted to gauge the potential liability as well
As a victim of a California wildfire, such as the recent Eaton Fires, you may have suffered significant and irreplaceable losses in a matter of minutes. While no amount of money can take back what happened, securing fair economic and non-economic damages with a wildfire claim can help you rebuild and restore your life as