FAIR Plan Partial Loss and Smoke Damage Claims

For more than a decade Kerley Schaffer has been the state’s leader in challenging FAIR Plan wildfire claim practices. The devastating fires in Los Angeles have led to an avalanche of bad faith by FAIR Plan.

Our Trusted Partnership

We have joined with Edelson PC, a national leader in holding big companies accountable, to handle FAIR Plan smoke and partial damage cases. After an intensive search for a partner, we concluded Edelson’s unique expertise in fire cases, and its dogged determination on behalf of their clients, gives us the best chance to take on FAIR Plan.

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What to Expect

We Need Some Information from You

To get started, please take a few minutes to help us carefully evaluate your claim by filling out this questionnaire with details about your experience.

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What Happens Next?


After you fill out the questionnaire, we will review your information. If we need more, someone will call or email.

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Signing Up?


If it looks like you have a claim against FAIR Plan, we’ll send a Retention Agreement for your review and electronic signature.

If you have questions about the Agreement or otherwise after filling out the questionnaire, contact fairteam@edelson.com.

Once we receive a copy of the Agreement we will be in touch.

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IN THE NEWS

IN THE NEWS

β€œFirst the fires, now the fight: Flaws in California insurance plan will test L.A. homeowners”

β€œLA wildfire victims fight insurers over toxic ash and smoke damage”

β€œCalifornia home insurance program accused of selling policies with subpar fire coverage”

Fire Insurance Claim Q&A

Topics Covered:

  • Understanding insurance coverage and your declarations page

  • Documenting and tracking your claim

  • Steps for homeowners with total or partial fire damage

  • When to seek professional help (contractors, attorneys, public adjusters)

  • Common coverage disputes with California Fair Plan

  • Tips for successfully navigating the claims process

  • Recognizing and minimizing the inherent risk for exposures and fire damage from an expert hygienist

Legal Disclaimer: The Fire Insurance Claim Q&A is for informational purposes only and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Participation in or viewing the event does not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion on any specific situation.

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