Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers is currently helping victims of the Hurst Fire recover financial compensation for their losses. If you have incurred any of the following losses due to the Hurst Fire, call us today for a free case evaluation so we can help you obtain a financial recovery:
- Costs to replace or repair your property or home
- The loss of your rental home
- Expenses related to evacuation
- Loss of belongings or personal property
- Loss of wages
- Emotional distress
- Wrongful death or injury
- Medical expenses
- Burial or funeral costs
- Depreciation of the value of your land
- Damage to timber, trees or underwood
- Loss of crops
- Lost or injured pets or livestock
- Business losses or business interruption
The Hurst Fire, also referred to as the Sylmar Fire, started on January 7, 2025 at 10 PM PST in the Sylmar neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. As of January 10, 2025, the fire has burned 771 acres of land and is 37 percent contained, according to CAL FIRE.
Our legal teams possess vast amounts of experience helping those who have suffered losses in California wildfires. We’ve recovered over $1 billion for California wildfire victims, including victims of the Woolsey, Thomas, Dixie, Camp, Mill, McKinney, Fly, Fairview, Zogg and Mosquito fires. Our extensive experience will let us obtain the largest recovery possible for you.
Call us today for a free consultation, fill out this page’s free case evaluation form or send us a text from this page if you or a loved one incurred losses because of the Hurst Fire. You won’t be charged any fee until and unless we obtain a recovery – our only fee to handle your Hurst Fire case will be a percentage of any money we recover on your behalf.
What Caused the Hurst Fire?
The cause of the Hurst Fire is not yet known and is under investigation. However, residents witnessed an electrical explosion before the fire. The fire began in an area that receives power from Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and Southern California Edison also has transmission facilities near the reported ignition site.
An unusually strong Santa Ana winds event was a major contributor to the rapid spread of the fire.
Possible causes of the Hurst Fire include:
Downed Power Lines
It is common for downed power lines to start fires in California. Inverse condemnation laws allow us to hold utilities liable for damages when their lines start fires. We have vast experience holding utilities accountable for their poor maintenance of their power lines.
Arson
It is very unfortunate that some wildfires are the result of intentional actions. We represent those who suffer losses due to wildfires started by vandalism or arson.
Negligence
Unfortunately, a lot of wildfires are the result of human negligence. Many fires occur due to inadequate precautions or safety measures, and we help victims of these fires.
Steps To Take For Hurst Fire Victims
Evacuate: Get to safety as soon as possible.
Contact your insurance company: Be sure to contact your insurance broker or company immediately.
Document everything: Take pictures or video of your belongings or property if possible. Document all expenses related to the fire, including evacuation costs.
Contact a lawyer: Call us today for a free consultation so we can help you recover compensation for the losses you’ve incurred. In addition, if your insurance company is handling your Hurst Fire claim in bad faith, call us today so we can help you recover the money you’re contractually eligible for from your insurer.
What If Your Hurst Fire Insurance Claim Is Denied in Bad Faith?
Our law firm can help you recover compensation from an insurance company who is handling your Hurst Fire claim in bad faith.
Insurance companies often try to give wildfire victims the short end of the stick by:
- Unreasonably delaying the processing of claims
- Failing to properly investigate claims
- Paying only partial benefits
- Offering unreasonably tiny settlements
- Unreasonably denying claims which are perfectly valid
- Misrepresenting contracts
- Requesting excessive documentation and/or paperwork
These are known as bad faith tactics, and if your insurance company is employing these tactics, we can help. We can help you with business interruption, wildfire damage and homeowners’ insurance claims. Call us today for a free consultation if your insurer is handling your Hurst Fire claim in bad faith, or click here for more information.
How Our Lawyers Can Help
Our lawyers can:
- Gather evidence regarding your damages and/or losses
- Investigate what caused the Hurst Fire and figure out if it was the result of the negligence of a party such as a utility company or municipality
- Communicate with utilities, municipalities and insurance companies for you
- Recover compensation for losses which aren’t covered by your insurance
- Consult with experts such as property appraisers, doctors or construction professionals in order to accurately calculate the cost of the losses you’ve incurred
- Negotiate a settlement for you or, if necessary, represent you in court
Call our experienced wildfire lawyers today for a free consultation.
Contact a Hurst Wildfire Attorney Today
Call our law firm today for a free case evaluation if you or a loved one has incurred losses because of the Hurst Fire. You won’t be charged a fee until and unless we obtain a recovery. Call us today.
