The California Bar Association advises victims of the recent Los Angeles wildfires to carefully consider legal representation before signing any agreements. With numerous advertisements promising substantial compensation circulating on social media, the Bar emphasizes the importance of taking time to make informed decisions and prioritize immediate needs.
The California Bar Association urged victims of the recent wildfires in Los Angeles to take their time before hiring an attorney as advertisements promising significant compensation flood social media.'We strongly encourage the fire victims to take time with their legal decisions,' Erika Doherty, program director at State Bar. 'There's no need to rush into an agreement. There's no need to sign anything.'Just over a week ago, on Jan. 7.
'The recovery process going to take time, and it's going to take months or perhaps even years,' Doherty said. 'For anyone choosing to hire an attorney at this time, we do think they should do their due diligence.'So far, fire officials have not confirmed the cause of the Eaton Fire. The state bar is cautioning people to wait for official information before rushing into anything. 'There are going to be payouts,' Doherty said.
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