LOS ANGELES—Today, Maison Law announced they are accepting clients for a lawsuit against Southern California Edison (SCE).
Potential clients impacted by the Eaton Fire may visit their Eaton Fire Lawsuit page to learn more.
What Happened?
The recent Eaton Fire spreading throughout Los Angeles County has captured the world’s attention, but the actual cause is still being investigated by authorities and the fire is still burning. A recent release from the Southern California Edison (SCE) power company provided a window into a potential cause for the nearby Hurst wildfire–namely a glitch in its reporting system and a downed powerline in the area.
While SCE has not admitted fault for the Eaton Fire, SCE customers that have experienced wildfire damage are exploring insurance and legal action to start rebuilding their lives.
What If SCE Is Found Responsible for the Eaton Fire?
If investigators determine that Southern California Edison (SCE) played a role in causing or spreading the Eaton Fire, you and other victims may be able to file claims and seek “damages” for their losses that including, but not limited to, things like:
- Rebuilding costs to repair or rebuild homes, businesses, and other structures.
- Damage repairs to fix smoke, ash, and soot damage.
- Medical expenses to pay for treatment and recovery after injuries.
- Compensation for physical and emotional hardship.
- Outdoor repairs to replace landscaping, yards, and outdoor spaces.
- Recovering the cost of damaged or destroyed belongings like cars, furniture, and valuables.
- Compensation for reduced property value.
- Covering expenses incurred while leaving the area.
- Assistance with housing and daily costs while displaced.
- Recovering any income missed while unable to work.
- Support for families who lost loved ones.
How Attorneys May Help Eaton Fire Victims:
Hiring an experienced wildfire lawyer from could make a big difference in your case. Here’s how:
- Maximizing your results – Working with experienced lawyers can help you get the full amount of compensation based on your losses, including coverage for smoke and soot damage, which is often underestimated. Victims that try to handle claims on their own must rely on insurance adjusters, who rarely offer fair settlements.
- Expert damage assessments – Maison Law works with expert adjusters who thoroughly evaluate all fire-related damages and estimate the long-term costs of recovery. This prevents victims from being shortchanged by adjusters representing SCE or other insurers.
- Mass tort representation – If multiple lawsuits against SCE are combined into a mass tort case, Maison Law can guide clients through litigation to get the maximum damages possible, even when settlement funds are limited.