California Wildfire Utility Liability FAQs
Answers to the questions wildfire victims ask most in California, offered with care. This is general information, not legal advice — for your situation, a free, confidential review can help. Se habla español.
Can I make a claim against the utility for a wildfire?
You may, where the utility's equipment or negligence contributed to the fire. It can cover injuries, property, income, and displacement. Read more →
My home was destroyed but I was not hurt. Do I have a claim?
Very likely worth investigating — property, contents, and displacement losses are recoverable, sometimes without proving negligence. Read more →
Is this the same as fighting my own insurance?
No — a utility claim is separate and can seek losses beyond your policy limits. You may have both. Read more →
Do I have to prove the utility was negligent for my property loss?
Not always — inverse condemnation can allow property recovery without proven negligence in some states. Injury claims still rest on negligence. Read more →
How do you prove a utility started the fire?
Through the ignition-point evidence, the utility's records, weather and inspection data, and official investigations, with fire-cause experts. Read more →
What can a wildfire claim cover?
Injuries and care, health effects, destroyed property, lost income and business losses, displacement, and emotional harm — the full scope. Read more →
How much does a wildfire lawyer cost?
We work on contingency — no fee unless we recover for you — and the first review is free and confidential. Read more →
Still have questions about your crash?
A quick, confidential review can answer them — about two minutes, no cost, no obligation.