Injured by Falling Tree – Can I Sue?

Property Owner’s Duty to Inspect
Under California law, property owners have a duty to inspect their trees to determine if they are healthy or hazardous, and remove branches or the tree itself if it poses a hazard. The legal test is whether the property owner knew or should have known that a tree posed a hazard. If the answer is yes, and the property owner fails to act, then the property owner is legally liable for injuries or damage that result from the falling tree or tree branch. Such damage can include physical injuries, lost wages, and property damage, e.g., …