LA Fires – What to know when you have been impacted by the fires
We are saddened to see so many suffering as a result of the Los Angeles Wild Fires. The LA Fires are displacing and injuring so many. If you have been impacted, it is important to know your resources and rights. While we cannot give legal advice to those who are not our clients, we can provide useful information.
If you know anyone impacted by the Los Angeles Fires, you may want to ask them to look at the following links for resources after they have reached safety.
This is not a substitute for accessing the home owner’s insurance policy benefits that may be available but it is certainly worth exploring these options.
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_r8-recovery-resources-wildfire.pdf
Here are other important things to consider:
1. Do not sign anything that would waive your rights to compensation from your insurance company or others.
2. Beware of scammers.
3. Document your losses.
4. Document your expenses.
5. Document your physical pain, mental suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement, physical impairment, inconvenience, grief, anxiety, humiliation, and emotional distress.
This is important to document in the event there is litigation around your losses.