On Friday, July 29, 2022 at approximately 2:15 pm, firefighters responded to a newly reported wildfire “McKinney Fire” on the Oak Knoll Ranger District of the Klamath National Forest.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency, confirming an undisclosed amount of homes had been destroyed due to the wildfire, and stating that approximately 2,000 residents in the county were being put under evacuation orders.
There has been a lot of speculation as to a clear cause of how the McKinney Fire originally started.
The cause remains under investigation. If the utility-company is found to be responsible for causing the fire, you may be entitled to damages that your insurance – even good insurance — won’t cover. In addition to underinsured homes, most insurance policies don’t cover natural vegetation that is not part of the landscaping, or compensation for you or your family for the emotional upheaval caused by the McKinney Fire.
If you or a loved one has been a victim of a wildfire, we will seek damages on your behalf for the losses you have incurred with absolutely no up-front expenses from you, and no costs unless you win.
📱 Call us at (415) 534-7970. We have specialized agents ready to talk.
While each case is different, common damage categories include:
The law provides for more compensation than most people realize.
📱 Call us at (415) 534-7970. We have specialized agents ready to talk.
It is NOT true that you can only file a claim if you owned a business or home that burned down.
You can file a claim for a number of reasons, including the loss of a rental home, personal property loss, and adverse health effects caused by the fire.
It is NOT true that only those with insurance policies can file claims.
This is a court claim against a utility company that is unrelated to your insurance coverage. You can file a claim whether or not your losses have been compensated by insurance.
It is NOT true that you must provide proof for every item lost in a fire.
You may be eligible to file regardless of whether you have the relevant documentation. In fact, the simple truth that you had to evacuate the fire may be sufficient to support your claim.
It is NOT true that you can only file a claim if you have lost a family member or suffered a physical injury.
Other causes for submitting a claim may include fire-related damage to your home or loss of personal items.