Possible Storm Damage To Trees Triggers a Duty to Inspect and Remedy
Howling winds shout a warning. Humans run, seeking the closest shelter. But trees respond with a sashay dance, moving back and forth as the winds dictate. One crack of lightning later, the tree still stands. Its appearance may not provide hints of its dangerous condition.
A weakened tree respects gravity, falling toward the earth without warning. That fall may involve a single branch, limb, or the better part of the tree itself. Nearby property, such as a neighbor\’s car or a home\’s roof, may sustain damage. But that damage pales in comparison to the human unlucky enough to arrive in the wrong spot at the wrong time. Nearby power lines likewise invite catastrophe.
Relying on untrained eyes to inspect for tree damage begs for trouble. Unprofessional eyes may catch a tree trunk split down the middle. Only the professional will notice the slight tipping angle of a tree and other damage lurking beneath the surface, signaling danger. Someone off the street could not walk into your office and perform your job. Nor can you scrutinize a tree with the skill of an expert arborist. Hence, the wise homeowner recognizes the sole viable option: contact an arborist.
A medical doctor attains that status only after years of studying
- the nuances of the human body,
- the wide variety of causes able to compromise the body, and
- the drugs and surgical procedures designed to tame, if not cure, the malady concerned.
Change the word \”body\” to \”tree,\” and you understand the job of expert arborists.
Why hire an expert arborist
Under Canadian law, one who commits a negligent act risks accountability if harm ensues. Suppose the force of a falling heavy tree limb killed a passerby. Court proves the least of your concerns. You must learn to live with the psychic realization children now lack a parent. That result flows from your well-intentioned, but inadequate, do-it-yourself tree inspection.
Considering all circumstances converts the hire-an-expert-arborist decision from a maybe proposition to an absolute necessity. Storms happen. Tree damage happens. Harm can happen. You lack the power to prevent the first two realities, but preventing the last, within the context of harm inflicted by a damaged tree, lies entirely within your hands.
If you question the health of any tree on your property, contact us. Advanced Tree Care will provide the information, inspection, and remedy required to protect both yourself, and others on or near your property. You can follow along on Facebook and Instagram, or you can contact us here if you have any questions.
