Soot and Ash Damage to your home resulting from La Tuna Fire is real and you may be entitled to benefits under your homeowners insurance policy.
A state of emergency was issued for Los Angeles County, where the La Tuna Fire has burned over 7,000 acres starting on September 1, 2017. The La Tuna Fire has been called the largest fire in Los Angeles History.
Neighborhoods affected include Burbank, Glendale, La Crescenta, La Canada, Sun Valley, Sunland, Tujunga, Shadow Hills, Sylmar, Pacoima and other parts of the San Fernando Valley.
Your homeowners insurance policy covers soot and ash damage and you may be entitled to insurance proceeds, even though the fire has not physically touched or made contact with your home.
WHAT IS THE DAMAGE TO MY HOME?
– Your home may have sustained permanent and long term damage as a result of the residual effects from the La Tuna Fire in the form of soot, ash and smoke settling in and around your home including your roof, exteriors, ventilation systems and ducts and other exposed areas of your family residence. Ash and Soot can also become a long term health risk if it is not cleaned properly.
IS THIS COVERED UNDER MY HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE?
This type of damage to your home is most often covered by your homeowners insurance policy. Our attorneys can help you submit your claim, negotiate with your insurance company, and, if necessary, prosecute your claim in the event your insurance company wrongfully denies your claim. Our civil court systems allow for insurance policy holders to bring lawsuits known as “Insurance Bad Faith” actions against their insurance company should an insurance company wrongfully deny your legitimate insurance claim.
WHAT CAN AN ATTORNEY DO FOR ME?
Our attorneys have handled dozens of insurance claims for clients who have sustained damage to their homes resulting from the 2009 Station Fire. Our Fire Claim Attorneys have handled other California disaster claims for homeowners including the Sand Fire and the recent Porter Ranch Gas Leak. If necessary we send independent adjusters to conduct an on-sight inspection to determine the approximate value of your claim. Once it has been determined a claim exists, we handle your claim from start to finish.
WHICH COMMUNITIES HAVE BEEN EFFECTED?
– If you live in the Glendale, La Crescenta, La Canada, Sunland, Tujunga, Burbank, and other Foothill Communities, you may be entitled to the money necessary to treat your home for Soot, Ash and Smoke damage. Whether your insurance company is Allstate, State Farm, Farmers or any other insurance provider, we will advocate on your behalf and make sure you are receiving your full policy benefits.
Costs
– There are no upfront costs or fees to the homeowner. After your claim is settled and payment received, we retain a customary legal fee which is a percentage of the payment made by the insurance company on the policy benefit, as well as associated claims costs.
Free Consultation
– You may call us anytime or simply fill out our online contact form to submit an inquiry directly to our La Tuna Fire Claims Attorney. The information you submit is completely confidential and not shared with anyone outside the Jordan Law Group. The information you provide will be used only to contact you regarding your Station Fire Claim.