Harvesting fallen logs from neighbor's land

[grnspot110]

YOU wouldn't. But your spouse, minor children or others might not see it the same way when the funeral bill and hospital bills comes in and the paychecks stop coming. Now if you're a single hermit that may be different.

And the insurance companies, they'll do most anything to get out of paying a claim!

 

[ovrszd]

God bless America !

I hear ya Dean.......

I was falling a large tree on my neighbor a few years ago and, well, let's just say things didn't go like I planned.... Broke my nose, knocked me out. Not once did I ever even consider a lawsuit. Neighbor and I got a good laugh out of it when I told him the story.

 

[Jstpssng]

Anything 3" & up is blocked up and sold as fire wood. Anything below three inches is either dragged of pushed into brush piles. On average I'd say every area about half a football field in size gets one brush pile.

I'm not sure if it's intentional or not, but it sounds like you're creating some nice hiding spots for rabbits and other small wildlife. :thumbsup:

 

[turnkey4099]

I'm not sure if it's intentional or not, but it sounds like you're creating some nice hiding spots for rabbits and other small wildlife. :thumbsup:

Yep, that is something I bring up. "do you want me to burn the piles or save for wildlife?"

Harry K

 

[dmccarty]

Years ago on TBN, one of our more prolific posters at the time, reported two landowners he knew who were sued due to horse related incidents. One incident was in SC if I remember right, and the landowner was sued when people riding horses trespassed on his land, one of the horses slipped in a stump hole and the rider was injured. The other incident might have been in IA when the landowners daughter invited a friend to come ride horses. The friend's brother showed up with his sister, the friend got up on the horse, the brother slapped the horse on its rump, the horse reared up and thew the sister who was injured. In both cases, the landowner was sued for actions they had no control over.

Since we bought our land, NC has passed laws, that in some cases, might protect the landowner in certain circumstances. Having said that, I follow the instructions in an NC Extension office document about protecting landowners from liability. I keep the land posted which minimizes liability since the trespasser, say a rider on a horse, will be committing a criminal act to be on our land. No way would I let anyone on our place to collect downed trees, especially if they have to run a chainsaw. The liability risk is too large for no gain to me except being a nice guy. You can get someone to sign a piece of paper but I think that is not worth very much in court.

Later,
Dan

 

[square1]

Quote Originally Posted by Jstpssng View Post
I'm not sure if it's intentional or not, but it sounds like you're creating some nice hiding spots for rabbits and other small wildlife.
Yep, that is something I bring up. "do you want me to burn the piles or save for wildlife?"

Harry K

The rabbit population was getting pretty sparse with the proliferation of coyotes, fox, and the like. They are making a comeback now though

 

[ovrszd]

The rabbit population was getting pretty sparse with the proliferation of coyotes, fox, and the like. They are making a comeback now though

We have an abundance of rabbits here this year. They come and go. When they get too thick "Mother Nature" takes over and disease thins them out. Right now Willie, my dog, has a great time chasing and once in a while catching them. They are everywhere!!!

 

[two_bit_score]

And the insurance companies, they'll do most anything to get out of paying a claim!

Yes they will! They used to try to deny claims on liability but now that they have virtually eliminated tort claims they are working on reducing covered claims by suing their own insureds to claim that there is no coverage for the lawsuit based on some technicality in the policy. Essentially they are now working on avoid not only the tort claim but having to pay for defense costs. They are screwing policy holders and claimant's at the same time.

 

[dgeesaman]

Yes they will! They used to try to deny claims on liability but now that they have virtually eliminated tort claims they are working on reducing covered claims by suing their own insureds to claim that there is no coverage for the lawsuit based on some technicality in the policy. Essentially they are now working on avoid not only the tort claim but having to pay for defense costs. They are screwing policy holders and claimant's at the same time.

That's both frightening and completely believable. Law is simply an alternate format for conducting business. Ignorance of business forces is setting yourself up for failure.

Since I'm not a professional arborist, and just getting started with this type of work, is there any insurance I could possibly obtain that could help here?

David

 

[two_bit_score]

That's both frightening and completely believable. Law is simply an alternate format for conducting business. Ignorance of business forces is setting yourself up for failure.

Since I'm not a professional arborist, and just getting started with this type of work, is there any insurance I could possibly obtain that could help here?

David

You should consult a trusted advisor in your local area.