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Your Voice in the Aftermath of Wildfires. Helping You Recover and Make Things Right.
Wildfires are becoming more frequent and burning with greater intensity, leaving millions of people across the United States displaced, with homes, businesses, and communities destroyed. Recovering from such devastation is never easy. At Zimmerman Reed, we stand with with our clients throughout their recovery process, guided by unwavering dedication, purpose, and integrity. Our mission is simple: to be the voice of those who have been injured and to help them rebuild what was lost.
We believe in a personal approach. Every client deserves individual attention, and we are committed to treating each case as our cause. From homeowners whose properties were destroyed, to business owners facing financial and operational losses, to renters who lost personal possessions, our team stands ready to pursue justice and recovery on their behalf.
We support our clients by helping them navigate insurance claims and appeal wrongful denials, pursue lawsuits against responsible parties such as utility companies, and work to recover damages for lost property and other expenses. We also provide resources like our free Wildfire Recovery Guide to help our clients take practical steps toward rebuilding their life.
Los Angeles Wildfires
In January 2025, Los Angeles endured devastating damage from three major wildfires—the Palisades, Hurst, and Eaton fires—which displaced more than 200,000 people. Zimmerman Reed is proud to stand with families and business owners who suffered losses, helping them navigate insurance claims and pursuing accountability from those responsible.
Camp Fire
The 2018 Camp Fire in Butte County was the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California’s history, burning more than 150,000 acres and displacing over 50,000 people. Zimmerman Reed stood with dozens of families impacted by the fire, helping them secure significant compensation and critical resources to rebuild their lives.
Minot Train Derailment
On January 18, 2002, the largest release of anhydrous ammonia in U.S. history occurred when a Canadian Pacific Railway train derailed in Minot, North Dakota. Zimmerman Reed represented hundreds of individuals injured by the release and achieved a successful settlement in the matter. Separately, Zimmerman Reed took the case of two individuals to trial and obtained a $1.2 million jury verdict in Minneapolis, MN on behalf of those clients.