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    Default Sick Tree Fell Onto a Neighbor's Property

    My question involves real estate located in the State of: LA


    my Mom is going through financial hardships and the tree in our backyard is falling I think dead. She has called multiple people out to get a estimate on cutting it down and the estimate is over 3-4k, so she was waiting until she saved up enough money to finally get it down.my neighbor has sent a certified letters before hand, now the tress has fallen on my neighbors home before my mom could get it cut down,

    He may try to get my mom for negligence because he asked for our insurance company info. I understand that he can file a claim and get it fixed by his insurance company. but he could also try an sue and go to our insurance company. can any one Give me advice me on this?

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    Default Re: Sick Tree Fell Onto a Neighbor's Property

    He can sue your mother. If your mother chooses to engage her insurance company in the issue is up to her. She can pay for the damages out of her pocket if she chooses.

    Especially since she knew the tree was dead or diseased and likely to fall, failing to have it removed makes her liable for any damage it caused when it fell.

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    Default Re: Sick Tree Fell Onto a Neighbor's Property

    well we really don't have that kind of money but i guess its fair.

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    Default Re: Sick Tree Fell Onto a Neighbor's Property

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    well we really don't have that kind of money but i guess its fair.
    does she have insurance? If so, it may be worth investigating the results of getting them involved. Most people hate to do what since homeowner's insurance companies like to raise rates or refuse to renew a policy for the slightest claims but it may be best for your mother to use them for this issue regardless of the eventual results.

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