The statute of limitations for filing a wildfire lawsuit depends on the facts and circumstances of your case. And that’s one of the most important reasons that you quickly need to reach out and get legal representation. If you’ve been the victim of a wildfire, what I mean by that is if the wildfire is caused by a governmental entity, you’ve got a six-month clock that is ticking from the day of the fire, probably, possibly, most likely to file your claim. And the reason that I say probably, possibly, is because the government’s not going to treat you fairly. They’re going to take every opportunity to cut your legs out from underneath you and make sure that they do not compensate you for what they’ve done. If it’s a utility that’s caused the fire, you may have two years, three years, or four years to file your lawsuit, depending on exactly how that fire was caused. So, depending on the facts and circumstances of your fire, the statute of limitations may be different, and that’s not something you want to take on as a lay individual. It’s important that you contact an attorney and discuss the circumstances of your particular fire to ensure that you’re treated fairly.
