Can California Renters Make A Wildfire Claim?

Individuals and families who rent homes may be entitled to compensation if their personal property was damaged or destroyed by a wildfire caused by a utility company. 

At Nadrich Law, we are committed to helping people build strong cases for the compensation they are entitled to receive. Our California wildfire lawyers will catalog the contents of your home, document your losses, and create a detailed list of the financial and non-financial damages you may be entitled to receive. We will also deal with the insurance company for you, so you can focus on rebuilding your life.

Potential Wildfire Compensation for Renters 

In the past, utility companies such as PG&E or SoCal Edison have been required to make restitution to renters who were displaced and lost their possessions in due to a wildfire. Renters entitled to compensation from the utility company may receive payments based on the square footage of rental home contents destroyed in the wildfire.

When our law firm submits your compensation request to the public utility company, it must accept or reject your offer within 30 days. If they make a counteroffer, you have another 30 days to accept or reject it. If you do not agree to their offer, we will help you make a counteroffer or clarify the validity of your original request.

Once both parties reach an agreement, the public utility company has up to 30 days to make payment. Our legal teams will ensure your case adheres to the proper timeline, so you can receive payment and start rebuilding your life as soon as possible. 

How Do I File a Claim for Wildfire Compensation?

On your own, filing a claim can be complicated and stressful — particularly in the aftermath of such a devastating fire. The fact that many others experienced similar losses at the same time and are filing similar requests for compensation can also make filing your claim alone more complex.

To bolster and support your right to financial compensation, we will:

• Carefully document your financial expenses and losses
• Prove the fire was responsible for your property loss
• Ensure your case and any required documentation meet the applicable notification and filing deadlines
• Explore any rental insurance policies you have that may offer additional forms of compensation
• Ensure we file your case within the deadline

When you trust our experienced California Wildfire legal team with your case, we will handle all the details for you. In addition to getting our familiarity with state and local law on your side, you’ll also get the power and support of our entire client-focused team behind you. 

Renters Might Be Eligible for Additional Compensation

A fire can do more than cause damage to your rental property and displace you and your family. It could also have left you or someone else in your home with serious injuries. If this was the case, you could be entitled to compensation above and beyond the damage to your rental home’s contents. 

Possible injuries associated with the fire include:

• Severe burns in varying degrees
• Smoke inhalation and lung damage
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• Contusions, abrasions, and infections
• Head, neck, and spinal cord injuries
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Like anyone else affected, renters can get compensation for a wildfire and its impact on physical and emotional health. At Nadrich Law, we are passionate about helping renters obtain maximum compensation for their losses, damage and injuries.

It Costs Nothing Out of Your Pocket to Put Us to Work for You

In the weeks and months after the a wildfire, you will likely experience financial hardship in many forms. Our law firm will not add to the financial stress of the post-fire experience. Instead, we’ll represent you on a contingency fee basis.

Here is how that benefits you:

• We’ll investigate on your behalf
• We’ll handle all necessary legal filings
• We’ll absorb all the costs of preparing your case
• We’ll handle the settlement negotiation process

Our team will do all this without expecting compensation until we win a settlement for you. In lieu of traditional fees, we’ll accept a percentage of your financial award as compensation and will not charge you any fees if your case does not result in financial recovery.

Call Now for Your Free Wildfire Claim Consultation

Losing nearly everything you own can be a devastating and life-changing event. If you or someone you love was injured or lost personal property in a California wildfire caused by a public utility company, you may be entitled to substantial compensation. Learn more about your compensation options as a renter. Contact us at 1-800-718-4658. We have 17 offices throughout California to serve you. 

Contact one of our team members at Nadrich Law to start preparing your case today.