Los Angeles County Smoke, Soot, and Ash Insurance Claim Lawyer

Quirk Accident & Injury Attorneys, APC, fights for the full recovery of Los Angeles County wildfire victims. Insurance companies can leave homeowners without enough compensation to repair wildfire smoke damage and soot and ash damage in their homes. This can delay victims being able to live in their homes again and expose them to dangerous health hazards when they return.

Our wildfire smoke damage attorneys can often earn property owners much more in support to clean up and repair homes damaged in wildfires. This could be much more than victims would be able to demand themselves. Contact us for a free wildfire case consultation to find out how we may be able to help you secure more in a smoke damage claim.

Do I Need a Lawyer After My Home Is Damaged by a Los Angeles County Wildfire?

Smoke damage on a yellow wall, ceiling and around a light fixture in a home-Reach out to a Los Angeles Wildfire Lawyer if you are worried you won’t get enough in support to sufficiently clean your home and make it safe to reside in again.

-Talk over your options with a lawyer if you feel a wildfire claims adjuster is undervaluing your damage

– Contact our lawyers if you get a settlement offer that seems way too low to cover your smoke damage

These are some of the benefits you are likely to receive if you allow a skilled Los Angeles County Accident Attorney to handle your smoke damage claim:

  • Much more likely to get the maximum compensation available
  • Much less likely to be stuck with part of the bill for smoke damage and soot damage clean-up
  • Able to find the true extent of damage to your home when insurance adjusters overlook or intentionally ignore important factors
  • Allow you and your family to focus on recovery while a trusted attorney fights for your rights
  • Helps you appeal an adjuster’s decision if your smoke damage claim is rejected
  • Assists in speeding up the process if insurers are purposely delaying a soot damage settlement check

The Dangers of Los Angeles Wildfire Smoke Damage

Los Angeles fire victims must get the best wildfire restoration and cleaning service available and trust that they’ll have insurance support to pay for that expensive service. All surfaces in the home, including air ducts, should have smells neutralized, hazardous chemicals removed, and corrosion repaired.

The alternative is to move back into a home that may adversely affect the health of families immediately, and slowly over time. The CDC acknowledges that activity in a fire-damaged home can stir up ash that contains fine particles of soot and dust that can affect breathing. Children and adults with asthma, COPD, heart disease, or diabetes are at extreme risk. Women who are pregnant will also face elevated risks.

FEMA warns about dangerous chemicals seeping into belongings, like furniture and beds, in wildfire-damaged homes. These chemicals can continue to release into the air long after clean-up is supposedly done. Cancers are one risk of exposure to some of the toxic substances released by fires.

These are dangers that recovering families shouldn’t have to face alone. When families have homeowners insurance, they must be able to count on support to restore their homes to a completely safe condition. A skilled legal representative with Quirk Accident & Injury Attorneys, APC, demands this basic and essential support. We want to see families return to homes that are free of all health risks.

Tips for Dealing with Insurance Companies for Wildfire Smoke and Ash Damage

Property owners should only return to their residences or businesses once they’ve been told by authorities that it’s safe to do so.

They should consider wearing clothing that covers all parts of the body and masks and eye protection when entering a soot-damaged home. Further safety guidelines can be found on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website.

Dealing with your homeowners insurance company properly can also help you get a response and perhaps more in compensation. Follow these steps:

  • Contact your homeowners insurance provider as soon as possible and report the fire and smoke damage
  • Take photos and videos of ash damage
  • Retrieve as many documents as possible such as the deeds to houses and insurance policies
  • Keep receipts for any clean-up services you have done
  • Report your damage accurately on your claim
  • Keep a log of every time you are in contact with the insurance company and what’s discussed
  • Contact a reputable Los Angeles County Wildfire Damage Lawyer and let your lawyer handle all further communication with insurers

Schedule a Free Consultation with an L.A. County Wildfire Attorney

Wildfire victims can lose everything in a wildfire and be left without a home and even basic things like clothing and shoes. Some will only return to find smoke damage, but then struggle to find the support to fully decontaminate and restore their homes.

If your home was damaged in the Palisades Wildfire, the Eaton Wildfire, or any other fire please consult with a real attorney about your options. Accepting an insurance offer for your ash, soot, or smoke damage claim may leave you with far less than you need to make your house livable again.

Remember, if we can help you earn more for your smoke damage claim, you won’t need any money to hire a wildfire lawyer. We don’t get paid unless we win your case for you. Then our fee comes out of the support an insurer is forced to pay you. Contact us today to arrange a free, no-obligation fire consultation to find out what’s possible.