Eaton Fire Survivors: Why File a Lawsuit?

For those without insurance, a California wildfire lawsuit against Southern California Edison might be one of few ways to receive compensation for their losses. 

Our team recently filed a lawsuit against SCE to help Eaton fire survivors recover. If you choose Corey Gibbs Fire Lawyers to represent you in a legal claim against SoCal Edison, we will fight to recover the maximum amount to compensate your losses.

Emotional Distress:

• Compensation for the emotional harm suffered due to the fire, which is not covered by insurance at all. 

• Can include emotional distress for experiencing the 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 a claim to 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 personal 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 one’s wrongful death and the destruction of their property.  

Cost of Rebuilding Your Home:

• A lawsuit may also provide compensation for real property losses or damage resulting from a wildfire.  

• For fire survivors with a genuine desire to rebuild a home that was destroyed, a lawsuit 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. 

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.  

• A lawsuit may provide a means to recover increased rental expenses resulting from a wildfire-related displacement. 

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.  

If you were affected by the Eaton Fire, please visit our 2025 Los Angeles Fires resources page to access helpful resources and complete the form below for a member of our team to reach out to you directly to discuss your potential legal options. 

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.