Southern California Edison has made more than $750 million in offers through its Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program, and nearly every family in the Eaton Fire zone has heard about it. The program is real, the money is real, and for some families it is the right choice. The problem is that the decision is permanent, and most people are making it without anyone on their side of the table.
What Direct2Attorney does
We are a legal marketing and referral service, not a law firm. We confirm the basics of your loss and, if it appears to fit, connect you with an independent participating law firm handling California wildfire claims. That firm can review an SCE offer, value your full losses, and advise whether to accept, negotiate, or litigate. The attorney-client relationship, if formed, is with them.
Why a review before signing
Offers are built from what you submitted. Families frequently under-document contents, displacement costs, business losses, and future health monitoring. A firm knows what to include.
The release is total. It covers claims you have not thought of, including health effects from smoke and ash that may emerge later. That cannot be undone.
Litigation is a live alternative. Bellwether cases are moving in Los Angeles Superior Court. Some claimants are better served by the program's speed; others by the litigation's full damages. The right answer depends on your facts.
The SCE program accepts new claims through November 30, 2026. Litigation deadlines run separately. Both clocks are ticking; a review addresses both.
Direct2Attorney · How It WorksWho typically qualifies
Property and financial losses
Homeowners, renters, businesses- Total or partial structure loss
- Smoke, ash, or contamination damage
- Personal property and vehicles
- Lost income, rent, or business revenue
Personal losses
Individuals and families- Injury during evacuation or from smoke
- Wrongful death of a family member
- Emotional distress
- Ongoing health monitoring needs
Cost and privacy
The review is free. Participating firms typically work on contingency, with fees generally paid only from a recovery; in inverse condemnation claims, some fees may also be recoverable from the utility. Confirm terms in writing. Intake is encrypted, documented with a TrustedForm consent certificate, and shared only with participating firms and necessary vendors under our Privacy Policy.
What this means if you're considering a claim
Whether you have an SCE offer in hand, are still assembling documentation, or have not filed anything, a review costs nothing and can only add information. The one mistake that cannot be fixed is signing a release without knowing what it is worth.
Have an offer, or need to start a claim?
Free, confidential review by a participating California wildfire firm.
Or call +1-813-768-0409
Common Questions
Yes, as long as you have not signed a release. A firm can review the offer and advise.
SCE’s program accepts attorney-submitted claims through a dedicated channel; roughly a third of claims are attorney-filed. A firm can pursue the program and preserve litigation rights until you decide.
No. The claim is about where the loss occurred.
No. Submitting a form does not create an attorney-client relationship.
No. Direct2Attorney’s review is free, and participating law firms typically work on contingency, meaning fees are generally paid only if there is a recovery. Confirm fee terms in writing with the firm.
