The Support You Need. The Settlement You Deserve.
Maison Law is accepting clients for a lawsuit against Southern California Edison (SCE).
Homeowners, business owners, tenants and other property owners with personal injury, property damage or other damages resulting from the Eaton Fire are eligible to file suit by contacting us by phone or via the contact form on this page.
We believe Southern California Edison (SCE) may be liable for sparking the Eaton Fire which burned over 14,000 acres, destroying 7,000+ structures.
Maison Law’s experienced Southern California wildfire attorneys want to represent our neighbors affected by the wildfire.
Filing Lawsuits on Behalf of Eaton Fire Victims:
The Eaton fire has displaced families in the Pasadena area, including leaving victims injured and homeless in the Altadena, Sierra Madre, and Kinneloa Mesa communities.
Dry conditions and heavy winds created the perfect environment for the blaze, but other potential contributing factors are being investigated. Fire officials believe the Eaton fire started in the service area covered by Southern California Edison (SCE) electric provider and there could be a link to the origins of the fire.
CNBC is reporting that insurance companies have asked SCE to preserve potential evidence that may show the actions or inactions of the power provider played a role in the eruption of the Eaton Wildfires.
What If I Need More Support than Homeowner’s Insurance Provides?
In the aftermath, victims will require extensive help in rebuilding their property, restoring their health, and supporting family members after the tragic loss of a loved one.
Homeowner’s insurance can help victims rebuild their lives, but that coverage can fall short of providing everything victims need to recover and move forward.
Fortunately, anyone or any entity contributing to the fires should be held fully accountable.
Maison Law’s experienced California wildfire attorneys want to represent our neighbors affected by the Eaton fire. We want to help them seek justice and secure the money they need to begin putting their lives back together.
Can a Power Company that Starts a Wildfire Be Held Liable?
Utility companies have been held accountable for many California wildfires in the past. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has had to pay out substantial compensation to fire victims after massive blazes like the 2021 Dixie Fire and the 2018 Camp Fire. Trust funds for victims were established and those who suffered due to those disasters received millions of dollars in support.
These are just a few of the ways an electric company could be accountable for fire damages:
- Failing to properly maintain power lines and power infrastructure
- Failing to trim trees and vegetation from around power lines and substations to mitigate fire risk
- Failing to update and replace aging electrical equipment and infrastructure
- Failure to cut power during strong winds
A utility company or government agency could end up with a significant portion of the blame for these fires when investigations are complete. However, that doesn’t mean they’ll provide restitution to victims automatically.
Massive companies have the money to hire teams of lawyers to find ways to wiggle out of taking blame or even partial blame. Victims may end up with much less than they need when they take these giant companies on by themselves.
“Damages” Southern California Edison (SCE)️ May Be Liable For
SGE could be responsible for any hardships you and your family had faced, including but not limited to:
- The costs to rebuild a house, business property, and other buildings
- The costs of repairs from smoke, ash, and soot damage
- Medical bills victims built up while in recovery
- Support for the pain injured victims are put through
- Support for the emotional distress victims endure after such a frightening ordeal
- The cost to replace yards, lawns, and landscaping
- Replacement of possessions, including cars, furniture, valuables, and keepsakes
- Compensation for the loss of property value
- Costs incurred during evacuation
- Living expenses while displaced
- Loss of income and benefits while victims must miss work
- Wrongful death benefits for families who lost loved ones
Victims may be able to file claims and secure settlement checks on their own, but insurers will often try to shortchange them and provide less than what is fair. Victims can end up paying for many of their damages out of their own pockets when they sign off on a “lowball” settlement offer before knowing the true extent of their hardships.
An experienced Wildfire Lawyer knows to seek full compensation for the immediate damages victims suffer as well as the hardships that may arise in the years ahead.
Contact Us Today
You shouldn’t have to worry about legal costs after going through such a traumatic event. Maison Law will work on a “contingency basis” for all fire victims. It means we don’t charge anything for our services unless we win your case for you.
Our investigators, experts, attorneys, staff and independent adjusters are ready to work for you now.
Contact us using this form below and we’ll be in touch right away.
