According to legal procedures established to compensate individuals for material and moral damages following a fire that started for any reason, the incident will fall under the responsibility of the insurance company. Compensation for fire damages can be obtained after examining the area or person affected by the fire, investigating the cause of the fire, and determining whether there were any internal or external causes, including wrongful acts.

• Fires caused by plumbing faults, electrical leaks, or carelessness in the home
• Natural disasters, natural gas or gas leak fires
• Fires caused by illegal LPG leaks used in the vehicle

Based on the nature of the fire, it also corresponds to situations where compensation cannot be received if the fire was deliberately started. The process can be taken to court by examining the basic procedures and clauses of the contract with the insurance company.

Fire Compensation

Fire insurance and compensation are examined within the same branches of law. In cases of material and moral damage, the causes of the fire will be investigated, and the insured home, institution, or vehicle fire compensation . The compensation rate and the nature of the wrongful act may vary depending on the cause of the fire. In cases of arson and similar situations, laws related to organized crime and terrorism will also be applied.

When can a fire damages lawsuit be filed?

In cases of loss of life or property following a fire, a claim can be filed against the person whose negligence has been identified or specified. If loss of life occurs due to the absence of fire-preventing materials, failure of the fire system to activate, or neglect in a facility, home, or communal living space, the process will be taken to court separately from the insurance company.

Cases of negligent homicide or injury, including investigations into the unknown cause of the fire and external causes, allow for the conclusion of a compensation claim based on the findings of the fire investigation and its diagnosis. Fire compensation will be covered by the tort law.

Can a fire that breaks out in an institution be taken to court?

Within institutions such as dormitories, hotels, hostels, parties, and workplaces, a lawsuit can be filed if a person is injured in a fire and the institution has failed to take legal action regarding its fire extinguishing and alarm systems. Injuries, property damages, and loss of life resulting from the institution's negligence and failure to comply with the law will also be subject to fire compensation claims. The statute of limitations for fire compensation claims is two years; the case will be dismissed after two years.

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