Have you or a loved one suffered from the New Mexico Mcbride Fire?

Experiencing property and possession damage due to a fire can be one of the most distressing and devastating experiences. 

Has your home or property been damaged by a fire?

Have you been physically injured in a fire?

Are insurance adjusters trying to take advantage of you during this difficult time?

We can help you navigate the complexities of your unique fire case, represent your interests, calculate the appropriate value of your damages, and help you recover the fair and full compensation you may need to move forward with your life.

What Can Be Damaged by Fire Smoke, Soot, and Ash?

Although a fire may not damage your home with its flames, it can wreak havoc with the smoke, soot, ash, and cinder it gives off, and many times the damage is not easily noticed.

These materials can cause problems with many components of your home, including:

• Heating and Air Conditioning Systems: Your heating system regulates many things in your home, such as providing warm water and so on, and usually shares ventilation ducts with your central air conditioning system if you have one. Ash and soot can block the vents and stop the systems from functioning correctly.
• Lawn and Gardens: If you have a garden or lawn, the stray ash, soot, and cinder can cause damage to the plant life you have on your property. The grass may die out or the vegetables and fruits you grow may suffocate and not grow. Shrubbery and other plants that are loaded with ash and soot or burned by falling cinders and embers may not come back or bloom again. It can be costly to replace all these crops and takes a lot of time to remove and replant.
• Personal Belongings: Smoke and ash that flows through open or cracked windows or ventilation openings into homes can damage the homeowner’s personal property, such as curtains, paintings, clothing, and rugs. It can damage the walls, rugs, and support as well.
• Plumbing Systems: Ash can be thick when a lot of it collects together in one location. It can slide into pipes rather easily, especially if it can enter your home straight through open windows. The plumbing can be compromised by ash build-up and would require a professional plumber’s services to fix the issue.
• Pools and Hot Tubs: Pools, whether above ground or in-ground, have water pumps and filters that keep the water clean and sanitary. If enough ash and soot come in with the water, the filter may get clogged or be unable to operate.