Home/Property/Land Damage
If your property was totally destroyed, partially destroyed, or has soot and ash damage, we will work with our rebuild and repair experts, arborists, and appraisal experts to accurately value the damage. This will help us seek the largest possible amount on your behalf.
Personal Property Damage
This includes everything from the standard items in your home, your vehicles, cherished items, family heirlooms, exceptional items, and collectibles. While there are some things money can’t bring back, we retain personal property experts who will work with you to get everything cataloged to position us to advocate effectively.
Emotional Distress Day of Fire
You may have suffered emotional distress as you were fleeing from the fast-moving fires, or sheltering in place. We are so sorry for what you went through. As with your physical injuries, please seek counseling or other medical attention if you are suffering emotionally from the fires. We will be submitting a claim for the emotional distress you have experienced.
Emotional Distress After the Fire
You may also be suffering emotional distress as you think about everything that was lost. The impacts are beyond just your material possessions as you way of life has been destroyed as well. All the places you used to visit are gone and you can no longer enjoy your property. In the law, we call this “nuisance.” Please seek counseling or other medical attention if you are suffering emotionally from the fires. You should also consider keeping a diary of your daily activities since the fires, including writing down how you are feeling each day.
Death of a Loved One
Tragically, we know that there has been a significant loss of life associated with these fires. It is truly horrific and unprecedented in modern American history. If you have a family member who passed away in the fire or from health impacts from the fire, we extend our deepest condolences and sympathies. Our team has worked with many families who have faced the tragic outcome of someone passing away in a wildfire. We are here to ensure you and your loved ones get the justice deserved, while also protecting your family’s privacy as best we can.
Physical Injuries
Reports indicated many people suffered personal injuries while fleeing the fires. Please seek medical attention if you were one of those folks. You should also take care to keep track of any out-of-pocket costs associated with treating these injuries, including any co-payments to medical providers, medical supplies, and prescription drugs.
Business Income Loss
If you lost your business, even one that is home-based, we work with business experts who help you determine the value of what you lost. In turn, we will seek to recover these losses on your behalf.
Personal Income Loss
The fires have destroyed thousands of buildings, some of which may have housed active businesses. As a result, some community members may have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. If you are one of those people, we will seek to recover your personal income losses.
Out of Out-of-Pocket Expenses
In the days, weeks, months, and years that follow this tragedy, you will likely incur out-of-pocket expenses for things like housing, food, travel, clean-up costs, and other unforeseen costs. You should immediately start keeping track of all of these expenses as best you can. All of these will be a part of what we fight to get you compensated for.
