Legal/Insurance Question

[Schneed10]

I'm no lawyer, but if the tree is on record as being rotten and the guy was informed of this by the city, then I think he has a strong case.

I don't think that's an act of God at all. I mean was it windy at all, or did the tree just up and fall over? If there was a storm then it may get tricky, but if it was just a normal day, then I'd talk to a lawyer.

Of course you have to weigh the pros and cons here. Is the expense of a lawyer going to be more costly than the deductible he'd pay if he files with his own car insurance company (plus any rate increases).

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

I'm no lawyer, but if the tree is on record as being rotten and the guy was informed of this by the city, then I think he has a strong case.

I don't think that's an act of God at all. I mean was it windy at all, or did the tree just up and fall over? If there was a storm then it may get tricky, but if it was just a normal day, then I'd talk to a lawyer.

Of course you have to weigh the pros and cons here. Is the expense of a lawyer going to be more costly than the deductible he'd pay if he files with his own car insurance company (plus any rate increases).

He can't file since it's liability and I don't think that would cover a tree falling on his car.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

He can't file since it's liability and I don't think that would cover a tree falling on his car.

No it wouldn't cover it. He should definitely talk to a lawyer, I think he's got the guy by the balls. Just needs to get some documentation from the city/township showing that Mr. Dipshit knew the tree was rotted, and get it into the hands of a lawyer. Then he can take it from there.