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Rebuilding Lives: Getting Full Compensation for California Wildfire Victims

If you’re a business owner, homeowner, or renter affected by the recent wildfires, you’re likely discovering that insurance alone won’t make you whole. We understand the devastating impact of losing your business or home, or suffering injuries, and we’re here to help you recover everything you deserve.

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Who We Help

We represent both Eaton and Palisades fire victims who have experienced any type of loss - from property damage and personal injuries to wrongful death claims. As the types of claims and deadlines differ between these fires, it's crucial to understand which category your claim falls under and what specific deadlines apply. Below are the detailed qualifications for each fire's victims and their available claims.


Property owners and renters who experienced:

  • Property loss and damage (including smoke/burn damage)
  • Personal property losses (damage to items inside the home)
  • Landscaping, tree, and erosion damage to your property
  • Personal injuries 
  • Death 

** Claims can be pursued against Edison.


Property owners and renters who experienced:

  • Property loss and damage (including smoke/burn damage)
  • Personal property losses (damage to items inside the home)
  • Landscaping, tree, and erosion damage to your property
  • Personal injuries 
  • Death

** We are investigating all potential claims.

Critical Deadlines


Protecting your right to full compensation requires understanding and meeting strict deadlines - as short as 6 months for some claims.

  • Government Entity Claims: 6-month strict deadline
  • Private Utility Claims: 2-year strict deadline
  • Insurance Claims: Should be started immediately

Important Note for Eaton Fire Victims: While you have 2 years to file Edison claims, there's no benefit to waiting. The longer you delay, the longer it will take to "get in line" for compensation. Additionally, if you have a government claim, the shorter 6-month deadline applies.


** Don't risk losing your right to full compensation - missing deadlines can permanently bar your claims.

Understanding Your Rights
as a Wildfire Victim

Most property owners don't realize they're significantly underinsured until it's too late. For example, if rebuilding your home costs $3 million but your insurance only covers $1 million, you need experienced legal representation to recover the remaining $2 million from responsible parties. This is just one example of many where a person’s insurance policy will not cover all losses caused by a fire. As another example, prized family heirlooms and items with tremendous sentimental value are often lost – insurance never covers the true value of those losses. This is why pursuing the responsible party for damages not covered by insurance is so important.

Without a third-party claim, wildfire victims will not be fully compensated for their losses. See your available claims below, and click schedule your free case review to get started:

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These claims are made with your own insurance company and should be started immediately. While many handle these on their own, we provide free assistance with your insurance claim when representing you for a third-party claim.

When to Contact Us About Insurance Claims:

  • If you hit roadblocks with your insurance company
  • If you know you’re underinsured
  • If you need help understanding your policy or protecting your rights.


These claims help recover losses not covered by insurance:

For Eaton Fire Victims: Claims will be against Edison, a private utility company with substantial insurance coverage.  There could be a viable claim to be made against governmental entities, as well.  

For Palisades Fire Victims: We’re investigating all potential claims to protect your rights. Claims are more likely to be against a government entity at this stage, but investigation into all potential responsible parties is ongoing.

What We Help You
Recover–Beyond Insurance

Insurance rarely covers the full extent of wildfire losses, leaving many victims significantly undercompensated. Our team focuses on understanding the true scope of your losses and fighting for maximum compensation. We work meticulously to identify and document every type of recoverable damage to ensure nothing is overlooked in your claim.

Property Damage

We pursue comprehensive compensation for all property damage, from rebuilding costs to landscape restoration.

  • Building costs beyond insurance limits
  • Landscape and vegetation restoration
  • Land damage repair (including erosion)

Financial Losses

We help recover both immediate and long-term financial impacts, including lost income and property value.

  • Lost rental income during displacement
  • Rental property losses
  • Personal property replacement

Personal Impact

We understand the profound personal toll of fire damage, from lost family treasures to emotional trauma.

  • Irreplaceable family heirlooms
  • Emotional distress
  • Personal injury damages

Why Choose Our Legal Team?

SHK Law and Fox Law have extensive experience with local regulations and litigating in Los Angeles courts. Together, our partnership brings the strength of two of Southern California's most experienced law firms to your case. In wildfire cases, having the right legal team can make the difference between basic insurance coverage and full compensation for all your losses.

When selecting representation, experience and resources matter – particularly with cases involving complex utility companies and government entities.

Deep Local Roots

Our firms have extensive experience with local regulations and litigating in Los Angeles courts.

Litigation Leaders

Our team was appointed to leadership positions in every major California wildfire litigation of the past decade.

Proven Track Record

Our team has successfully recovered over $1 billion in compensation for California wildfire victims.

Community Commitment

As Southern California firms with deep community ties, we're committed to helping our neighbors rebuild their lives.

Our Commitment

We're not just another law firm - we're your neighbors, and we're committed to helping rebuild our community. We understand that recovering from a wildfire involves more than just filing claims; it requires a comprehensive approach to documenting, valuing, and fighting for every aspect of your loss. That's why we've developed a complete system to support your recovery.

Our approach includes:

Free assistance with your insurance claim when we handle your third-party claim

Advanced damage documentation using drone technology

Detailed inventory assistance for property claims

Expert consultations (arborists, appraisers) at no upfront cost

25% contingency fee (well below the 33% industry standard) – No upfront costs

Our Commitment

We're not just another law firm - we're your neighbors, and we're committed to helping rebuild our community. We understand that recovering from a wildfire involves more than just filing claims; it requires a comprehensive approach to documenting, valuing, and fighting for every aspect of your loss. That's why we've developed a complete system to support your recovery.

Our approach includes:

Free assistance with your insurance claim when we handle your third-party claim

Advanced damage documentation using drone technology

Detailed inventory assistance for property claims

Expert consultations (arborists, appraisers) at no upfront cost

25% contingency fee (well below the 33% industry standard) – No upfront costs

Preserve Your Right to Compensation

The decisions you make in the weeks and months following a wildfire can significantly impact your ability to recover full compensation. Many property owners unknowingly take actions that could limit their recovery rights. To protect your interests, we provide guidance every step of the way, ensuring you don't accidentally compromise your claim.

Important considerations before making decisions:

Declare Your Intent

Informing your insurance carrier of your intent to rebuild is absolutely crucial for maintaining your full recovery rights.

Preserve Your Claim

Declaring an intent to sell your property could significantly reduce your ability to recover full compensation.

Meet All Deadlines

Understanding and meeting all claim deadlines and requirements is essential to protect your right to compensation.

Document Everything

Thorough documentation of all damages from the beginning is crucial for maximizing your potential recovery.

Time-Sensitive Deadlines May Affect Your Recovery

Don't Wait Until It's Too Late

Schedule your free consultation today and let us help you understand all your options for recovery. Just click the button below to schedule your free consultation — or call us directly at (818) 960-0011.

Deadlines May Impact Your Recovery

Don't Wait Until It's Too Late

Schedule your free consultation today and let us help you understand all your options for recovery. Just click the button below to schedule your free consultation — or call us directly at (818) 960-0011.

We’re here to help you get the compensation you deserve.

We’re here to help you get the compensation you deserve.

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