Trees are beautiful and inspiring, but they can also be deadly. Although trees can appear securely anchored to the ground, they can also be dangerous. Poor soil, insect infestations, and other factors can make a tree appear strong when it is pretty weak. Uninformed passersby can be seriously endangered if a tree is unsafe or neglected by its owner.

Trees and tree limbs can cause severe injuries because they are cumbersome and fall quickly and unexpectedly. Tree accidents can cause serious bodily injuries, leaving victims with severe emotional scarring. Family members and survivors of an accident often have to deal with emotions such as anxiety, fear, and anger after losing loved ones. Tree injuries often lead to substantial medical bills, placing survivors under enormous financial stress.

You may be eligible to receive financial damages for the injuries sustained in a tree-fall accident caused by negligence property maintenance. The liability lawyers at Vaval Law are here to help.

Vaval Law: Florida Tree Fall Injuries Lawyers

Your family has been forced to bear a heavy burden. You and your family have been subject to years or even decades of financial hardship, emotional trauma, and physical suffering as a result of the actions and decisions of another company or person. Your loved ones and you deserve justice.

We are a team of highly skilled injury lawyers at Vaval Law. Our record is impeccable. Our legal team can help you if you’ve been injured by a tree-fall accident.

Call Vaval Law at 833-VAVAL-LAW to schedule your complimentary consultation.

Tree Fall Injury Statistics

Tree falls are much more common than one might think. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there are approximately 100 tree-related injuries annually in the United States. That’s about one every two days. The injury rate for those who work with trees, such as arborists and loggers, can be up to 10-30 times greater than the industry average. According to our injury lawyers, tree fall accidents have occurred in Florida recently. 

• Broken Bones
• Crush Injuries
• Head/Neck Injuries
• Internal bleeding
• Organ Damage
• Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Who is liable for tree fall injuries?

Trees with insect infestations or diseases are less structurally sound and more likely to be damaged by wind or storms. Trees with exposed roots from soil erosion and dead trees can be blown to the ground at an average speed. Natural forces are not responsible for the destruction of trees, even though they may be blown over by wind. If proper maintenance had been done, such trees would have been protected. This means that most tree-related accidents result in premises liability.

A landowner who knows that a tree is dangerous on their property but does not take action to fix it can be held responsible for injuries caused by the tree. Landowners have been liable for damages caused by trees falling on their property, even though they should have known.

Tree falls can also happen if someone cuts branches too quickly without paying attention to where they fall. Dangerous, weakened, or dead trees pose a danger to others. Property owners have to ensure this happens. This includes trimming huge branches, removing diseased or dead trees, and inspecting trees regularly to see if they are in danger of falling. Failure to follow these steps can lead to financial liability for any injuries.

A Florida premises liability lawyer from Vaval Law could help you get justice and compensation if a fallen tree or branch seriously hurt you or someone close to you. Call us at 833-VAVAL-LAW or email us to schedule a confidential, no-cost consultation.