Lost everything in fire, can I get compensation?

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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ

My mother's home burned down about 2 years ago, and she lost everything. It was an apartment above the kitchen of a restaurant, the fire started in the kitchen after they closed. Fortunately, nobody was hurt but we lost everything and we dont have insurance. What kind of lawyer should I look for, and what can I get out of this? I want to see what I can do before I run out of time because this happened Nov. 2008.

Also, it was an Italian restaurant and the whole thing seemed fishy. I usually found that the fire alarm system was not turned on or not working, but it wasn't really any of my business until the fire.

 

[ecmst12]

YOU can't get anything. But the SOL for property damage in NJ is 6 years, so your MOM can talk to a lawyer about whether she might have a case. She would definitely need documentation of what she lost though, because that's what she *might* be owed compensation for, and I don't know if she still has any records after all this time.

I hope she is properly insured now. Renters insurance is the best $10-25/month you'll ever spend.