The Support You Need. The Settlement You Deserve.
The Palisades Wildfire is a devastating fire affecting southern California and we want to help where we can.
We have successfully handled many Southern California fire-related claims before. This includes securing support for smoke, soot, and ash damage that insurers like to deny coverage on.
Not everyone impacted by this fire will need an attorney. This page will cover when we can help, how we can help, if you need help, qualifying claims, and what to do next.
If you think you may need an attorney, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page and we will provide a free consultation to you.
How Maison Law Can Help Palisades Wildfire Victims
The Palisades Fire in western Los Angeles sparked in early January of 2025. The destructive blaze will end up burning thousands of acres and destroying hundreds of structures and homes. The fires will also take a devastating toll on human life. Many residents will end up with serious injuries from burns and smoke inhalation and face life-threatening consequences.
As victims who had to flee for their lives return to what’s left of their homes and businesses, they’ll file claims to get help with rebuilding. Those who lost property or were injured should receive full support as they build toward recovery, but unfortunately, not every wildfire victim gets the same level of compensation from insurers.
These claims will need to be filed correctly, on time, and backed with strong evidence so that insurers or at-fault parties can find ways to avoid responsibility. Insurance companies often work against victims and their families, trying to limit the support they are awarded.
Our California Wildfire & Utility Claim Lawyers take action when insurers unfairly deny or reduce compensation to victims. We get aggressive against at-fault parties who are found to have caused a blaze, including utility companies whose negligence has been proven to cause wildfires in recent years.
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What’s the First Step After a Wildfire?
Contact an attorney.
After a wildfire you “shouldn’t” need a lawyer to file a claim and gain wildfire support, however, there are 2 problems that often arise.
- Your attorney or public independent adjuster is almost definitely going to arrive at a different number than your insurance company’s adjuster. We know this as we’ve handled many California wildfire claims before. Our expert adjuster always finds things left out and overlooked. Historically, we help people obtain substantially more money for their claim than they receive without us.
- It is very likely a third party, such as an electric company, will be held liable for these fires. You need an attorney immediately to file a mass tort action (many victims filing a single lawsuit) against the third party who is responsible for the fires.
These are two completely different issues. We’d like to think a claim would go through with no problems and you do not need an attorney. However, that just has not been our experience helping our wildfire clients.
These are just a few of the ways our lawyers can improve the outcome of your claim:
- Investigate the circumstances and those at fault
- Determine which damages should be claimed
- Determine the value of everything that’s been lost and the cost to replace
- Determine who is financially responsible for the wildfire
- Work to make sure responsible parties are held accountable (e.g., third parties, insurance companies, utility companies)
- Appeal wildfire claims that have been rejected
- File lawsuits if insurers refuse to accept responsibility for damages
- Demand more if you receive a settlement offer that doesn’t cover every loss
- Demand much more in compensation than you may have been able to secure by filing yourself
In a wildfire, several parties may be found guilty of contributing to conditions that led to a fire.
Our attorneys make sure you receive support from multiple guilty parties if this is the case. It’s a sure way for victims to lock in the additional support they need to get back to a normal life.
Examples of Qualifying Wildfire Claims
Homeowners can be denied enough in support to replace their homes, vehicles, and other possessions. Business owners might not receive enough in compensation to reopen their doors. Victims who are injured might have their claims rejected and end up having to cover their own medical bills. Families who tragically lose loved ones to fires can be rejected for wrongful death benefits.
It’s critical that victims file claims over every loss they have. Anything left off can end up being a cost they’ll have to cover themselves. They must also be ready to fight for what’s right if an initial claim is rejected by an insurance company.
A skilled California Wildfire Attorney can help demand compensation for these and other damages:
- Property damage
- Smoke, soot, ash damage claims
- Damaged caused by looters and vandals
- Loss of income
- Housing costs while rebuilding
- Lower claim insurance offers
- Bad faith insurance claims
- Evacuation costs
- Hospital Bills
- Emotional trauma
- Wrongful death
Securing Support for Smoke and Ash Damage After The Palisades Fire
Insurance companies like to deny wildfire victims the support they need to clean up and fix smoke, ash, and soot damage.
Maison Law helps people with Smoke and Ash damage claims. We have helped many clients receive substantially more compensation for their smoke and ash remediation claims with fires such as the Santa Clarita Fire in 2016.
We have experts we use when necessary, including an adjuster, and work to uncover damages and losses often overlooked.
We work on your behalf to maximize compensation and settlements.
What To Do Before Calling a Lawyer
Not every wildfire victim will require the services of a lawyer to earn fair support after a devastating fire disaster. Victims should file their insurance claims and evaluate the settlement offer they receive. If it covers what’s listed in the policy and it’s enough to replace what’s been lost, then victims will likely be okay on their own.
But don’t be afraid to take advantage of a free case consultation if you feel you aren’t being treated fairly. Always be aware of your options.
Contact a lawyer in these circumstances:
- Your financial damages were extensive
- You feel an insurance company is greatly undervaluing your losses
- You or a loved one suffered a serious injury in the fire
- You don’t feel you are being offered enough for what you’ve been through
Remember, the more damages involved, the harder an insurance company will fight to avoid accepting blame. They’ll use all sorts of tactics to help reduce the support they’ll have to pay out. This may be the best reason to discuss your case with a Wildfire Lawyer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Long Do I Have to File a Palisades Wildfire Claim?
Two Years. Victims have up to two years after a wildfire to file for damages and any injuries or loss of life. Certain funds set up for wildfire victims will be kept open longer. Check with an attorney to make sure you don’t miss deadlines.
Can my family seek compensation if we lose a loved one in a wildfire?
Yes. California empowers families struck by tragedy to file wrongful death claims against anyone or any business that had a hand in starting a fire. Homeowners insurance may also cover certain costs for families. Funeral costs and leftover medical expenses might be covered in a claim. Relatives should also seek support for the future now that a loved one’s income won’t be available to help support the family.
What can I do to help build a strong wildfire claim after a wildfire?
Once your property is safe to visit, document the damage with pictures and video. Keep evidence of the wildfire’s destruction. Don’t throw away damaged items. Keep all documents and receipts that show the cost of finding a place to live and rebuilding your life. Keep your medical bills.
Will I have to go to court to receive wildfire compensation?
Not usually. Most insurance claims are settled out of court. Insurance companies want to avoid the cost and bad publicity of a trial. When you have an attorney handling your case, insurers will be even more wary of the lawsuit. They often work even harder to get to meet all of your needs with a settlement.
What if I can’t afford to pay a Los Angeles Wildfire Lawyer?
If you decide we can help you earn more for your injuries and damages, you won’t need to have any upfront money to hire us. Maison Law doesn’t get paid unless we win your case for you. Then our fee comes out of the settlement money you are awarded.
Contact a Palisades Wildfire Lawyer Today
Maison Law of Los Angeles is ready to help victims make sure they receive the most support possible from homeowners insurance companies. We can also help victims file claims against utility companies if it’s discovered that negligence caused a wildfire.
Not every victim will need a lawyer’s help to get fair treatment from insurers, but it’s a good idea to find out what your claim is worth. Reach out to our lawyers for a no-risk, no-obligation free case consultation.
Wildfire Claims
The Palisades Wildfire is a devastating fire affecting southern California and we want to help where we can. We have successfully handled many Southern California fire-related claims before. This includes securing support for smoke, soot, and ash damage that insurers like to deny coverage on.
Not everyone impacted by this fire will need an attorney. This page will cover when we can help, how we can help, if you need help, qualifying claims, and what to do next.
If you think you may need an attorney, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page and we will provide a free consultation to you.
How Maison Law Can Help Palisades Wildfire Victims
The Palisades Fire in western Los Angeles sparked in early January of 2025. The destructive blaze will end up burning thousands of acres and destroying hundreds of structures and homes. The fires will also take a devastating toll on human life. Many residents will end up with serious injuries from burns and smoke inhalation and face life-threatening consequences.
As victims who had to flee for their lives return to what’s left of their homes and businesses, they’ll file claims to get help with rebuilding. Those who lost property or were injured should receive full support as they build toward recovery, but unfortunately, not every wildfire victim gets the same level of compensation from insurers.
These claims will need to be filed correctly, on time, and backed with strong evidence so that insurers or at-fault parties can find ways to avoid responsibility. Insurance companies often work against victims and their families, trying to limit the support they are awarded.
Our California Wildfire & Utility Claim Lawyers take action when insurers unfairly deny or reduce compensation to victims. We get aggressive against at-fault parties who are found to have caused a blaze, including utility companies whose negligence has been proven to cause wildfires in recent years.
These are just a few of the ways our lawyers can improve the outcome of your claim:
- Investigate the circumstances and those at fault
- Determine which damages should be claimed
- Determine the value of everything that’s been lost and the cost to replace
- Determine who is financially responsible for the wildfire
- Work to make sure responsible parties are held accountable (e.g., third parties, insurance companies, utility companies)
- Appeal wildfire claims that have been rejected
- File lawsuits if insurers refuse to accept responsibility for damages
- Demand more if you receive a settlement offer that doesn’t cover every loss
- Demand much more in compensation than you may have been able to secure by filing yourself
In a wildfire, several parties may be found guilty of contributing to conditions that led to a fire. Our attorneys make sure you receive support from multiple guilty parties if this is the case. It’s a sure way for victims to lock in the additional support they need to get back to a normal life.
Examples of Qualifying Wildfire Claims
Homeowners can be denied enough in support to replace their homes, vehicles, and other possessions. Business owners might not receive enough in compensation to reopen their doors. Victims who are injured might have their claims rejected and end up having to cover their own medical bills. Families who tragically lose loved ones to fires can be rejected for wrongful death benefits.
It’s critical that victims file claims over every loss they have. Anything left off can end up being a cost they’ll have to cover themselves. They must also be ready to fight for what’s right if an initial claim is rejected by an insurance company.
A skilled California Wildfire Attorney can help demand compensation for these and other damages:
- Property damage
- Smoke, soot, ash damage claims
- Damaged caused by looters and vandals
- Loss of income
- Housing costs while rebuilding
- Lower claim insurance offers
- Bad faith insurance claims
- Evacuation costs
- Hospital Bills
- Emotional trauma
- Wrongful death
Securing Support for Smoke and Ash Damage After The Palisades Fire
Insurance companies like to deny wildfire victims the support they need to clean up and fix smoke, ash, and soot damage.
Maison Law helps people with Smoke and Ash damage claims. We have helped many clients receive substantially more compensation for their smoke and ash remediation claims with fires such as the Santa Clarita Fire in 2016.
We have experts we use when necessary, including an adjuster, and work to uncover damages and losses often overlooked. We work on your behalf to maximize compensation and settlements.
What To Do Before Calling a Lawyer
Not every wildfire victim will require the services of a lawyer to earn fair support after a devastating fire disaster. Victims should file their insurance claims and evaluate the settlement offer they receive. If it covers what’s listed in the policy and it’s enough to replace what’s been lost, then victims will likely be okay on their own.
But don’t be afraid to take advantage of a free case consultation if you feel you aren’t being treated fairly. Always be aware of your options.
Contact a lawyer in these circumstances:
- Your financial damages were extensive
- You feel an insurance company is greatly undervaluing your losses
- You or a loved one suffered a serious injury in the fire
- You don’t feel you are being offered enough for what you’ve been through
Remember, the more damages involved, the harder an insurance company will fight to avoid accepting blame. They’ll use all sorts of tactics to help reduce the support they’ll have to pay out. This may be the best reason to discuss your case with a Wildfire Lawyer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Long Do I Have to File a Palisades Wildfire Claim?
Two Years. Victims have up to two years after a wildfire to file for damages and any injuries or loss of life. Certain funds set up for wildfire victims will be kept open longer. Check with an attorney to make sure you don’t miss deadlines.
Can my family seek compensation if we lose a loved one in a wildfire?
Yes. California empowers families struck by tragedy to file wrongful death claims against anyone or any business that had a hand in starting a fire. Homeowners insurance may also cover certain costs for families. Funeral costs and leftover medical expenses might be covered in a claim. Relatives should also seek support for the future now that a loved one’s income won’t be available to help support the family.
What can I do to help build a strong wildfire claim after a wildfire?
Once your property is safe to visit, document the damage with pictures and video. Keep evidence of the wildfire’s destruction. Don’t throw away damaged items. Keep all documents and receipts that show the cost of finding a place to live and rebuilding your life. Keep your medical bills.
Will I have to go to court to receive wildfire compensation?
Not usually. Most insurance claims are settled out of court. Insurance companies want to avoid the cost and bad publicity of a trial. When you have an attorney handling your case, insurers will be even more wary of the lawsuit. They often work even harder to get to meet all of your needs with a settlement.
What if I can’t afford to pay a Los Angeles Wildfire Lawyer?
If you decide we can help you earn more for your injuries and damages, you won’t need to have any upfront money to hire us. Maison Law doesn’t get paid unless we win your case for you. Then our fee comes out of the settlement money you are awarded.
Contact a Palisades Wildfire Lawyer Today
Maison Law of Los Angeles is ready to help victims make sure they receive the most support possible from homeowners insurance companies. We can also help victims file claims against utility companies if it’s discovered that negligence caused a wildfire.
Not every victim will need a lawyer’s help to get fair treatment from insurers, but it’s a good idea to find out what your claim is worth. Reach out to our lawyers for a no-risk, no-obligation free case consultation.
