Eaton Fire Survivors: Why File an Eaton Wildfire Claim against SCE?
Insurance does not cover the full extent of harm resulting from the Eaton fire.
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Recovering Losses Through an Eaton Wildfire Lawsuit: What Survivors Need to Know
Insurance does not cover the full extent of harm resulting from the Eaton Fire. Following a fire, survivors often endure a range of physical, emotional, and financial challenges.
According to the Washington Post, “Experts say homeowners in fire-prone areas are increasingly carrying policies that may not cover the full cost of rebuilding.”
Filing an Eaton wildfire claim against Southern California Edison allows you to seek compensation for losses that are not covered by insurance, such as the significant emotional distress that comes with losing a home and irreplaceable belongings. It also allows survivors to recover for losses for which they are underinsured—like the cost of rebuilding.
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How Filing An Eaton Wildfire Lawsuit Can Help Wildfire Survivors (Including Renters)
“Homeowners in fire-prone areas are increasingly carrying policies that may not cover the full cost of rebuilding – making it difficult for them to return to their communities after a catastrophe.”
-The Washington Post
For those without insurance, an Eaton wildfire claim against Southern California Edison might be one of few ways to receive compensation for their losses.
Our team filed an Eaton Fire lawsuit against SCE to help Eaton Fire survivors recover. If you choose Corey Gibbs Fire Lawyers to represent you in a legal claim against SCE, we will fight to recover the maximum amount to compensate your losses.
Types of Compensation Available in an Eaton Wildfire Claim
Emotional Distress
- Compensation for emotional harm suffered due to the fire, which is not covered by insurance at all.
- Can include emotional distress for experiencing he day of the fire, as well as displacement and the loss of your home and irreplaceable belongings.
Displacement Expenses
- Compensation for expenses you incur as a result of being displaced from your home.
- These might include out-of-pocket costs for lodging, travel expenses, and other items.
- While insurance might provide some coverage for these expenses, we have generally found that insurance will not be able to cover all of the expenses that fire survivors. incur.
Personal Property Loss
- Personal Property refers to movable items that are not attached to real estate such as clothes, furniture, and vehicles.
- You might have an Eaton wildfire claim for compensation for personal property you lost as a result of the Eaton fire.
- While insurance might provide some personal property coverage, we have generally found that insurance will not be able to cover all of the personal property losses that fire survivors experience.
- You can claim compensation for lost property even if you didn't have insurance.
Physical Injuries
- You can recover damages for injuries suffered during the fire or due to the evacuation.
- This may include physical injuries such as burns and smoke inhalation.
Wrongful Death
- If you lost a loved one in the Eaton Fire, you may be able to seek damages from SCE for your loved ones’ wrongful death and the destruction of their property.
For fire survivors with a genuine desire to rebuild a home that was destroyed, a wildfire claim may be able to provide the gap between insurance coverage and the true cost to rebuild your home.
If you lost real estate and you did not have insurance, you can pursue this claim as well.
Cost of Rebuilding Your Home:
An Eaton Fire claim may also provide compensation for real property losses or damage resulting from a wildfire, including damage to your home, other structures like ADUs and garages, as well as landscaping, trees, fencing and hardscaping.
Renters: Learn about Eaton Wildfire Claims
Increased Rent:
Both commercial and residential renters may incur additional rent expenses as a result of their displacement. This can occur for many reasons, such as market conditions, scarcity of rental inventory, and unfortunately, price gouging.
An Eaton wildfire claim may provide a means to recover increased rental expenses resulting from a wildfire-related displacement.
Business Owners: Learn about Eaton Wildfire Claims
Businesses Loss:
Businesses directly impacted by a wildfire may also recover profits, inventory, and equipment lost as a result of the fire.
If you or your business were directly impacted by the fire, our team can assess your case and provide guidance on the best legal options to recover your losses through an Eaton Fire lawsuit.
Why Should You Speak with an Attorney About an Eaton Wildfire Claim?
The steps and actions you take in the aftermath of the fire can affect your rights and ability to pursue legal claims going forward. Our goal is to help survivors navigate that process and ensure they have the best possible chance for a successful legal outcome.
Our team works closely with our clients to detail all losses and gather supporting information and documents that will be necessary to the success of their case. Our team of lawyers takes a client-centered approach. We know that detailed personal knowledge about our clients makes us more effective advocates. We understand that this is a difficult time, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
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Our Elite Team of California Wildfire Lawyers
Our California fire attorneys have extensive experience representing California fire survivors in lawsuits, helping them file wildfire claims against utilities for recklessly causing destruction.
To date, we have represented over 6,300 survivors of utility caused fires and explosions in California. On behalf of these clients, we have secured over $1.5B in compensation. Lead counsel, Amanda Riddle was an integral member of the team that negotiated the $13.5 billion settlement with PG&E during the company’s bankruptcy following the 2017 North Bay Fires and the 2018 Camp Fire, which collectively killed over 100 people and destroyed over 30,000 structures in Northern California.
Learn about our team’s track record of success suing some of the largest utilities in California for causing wildfires: About Corey Gibbs Fire Lawyers: Representing Wildfire Survivors
Attorneys
Amanda Riddle
Amanda has been appointed by a judge to a nine member oversight committee for a trust that manages the distribution of $13.5 billion to wildfire survivors.
Steve Lopez
Steve represents consumers, employees, and whistleblowers harmed by corporate misconduct in a variety of complex litigation cases.
View full profileAileen Nguyen
Aileen has represented hundreds of wildfire survivors affected by the 2017 North Bay Fires and the 2018 Camp Fire, helping homeowners, renters, and businesses pursue their claims.
Sumble Manzoor
Sumble has spent much of her career representing survivors of utility caused disasters. In addition to representing the 2015 Butte Fire, the 2017 North Bay Fires and the 2018 Camp Fire survivors, Sumble also represents plaintiffs harmed by utility caused explosions. She prides herself on working to ensure that utilities are held accountable for their failures.
Susan Spiker
Susan represents survivors of utility-caused wildfires, overseeing our team of attorneys and staff who work with our clients to build their claims against SCE.
Brian Bailey
Brian represents clients harmed by misconduct in complex employment discrimination, personal injury, and consumer protection litigation.
View full profileEmma MacPhee
Emma represents plaintiffs harmed by corporate wrongdoing and survivors of sexual assault.
View full profileDaniel Martinez
Daniel has represented hundreds of wildfire survivors affected by the 2017 North Bay Fires and 2018 Camp Fire. He has helped homeowners, renters, and business owners, and has helped them secure millions from utilities companies.
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