Yikes!! What would you do to save the tractor from getting smashed?!

[airbiscuit]

Can't say I agree with calling a commercial enterprise for (Free) help. And, it's hardly an "emergency". Doesn't every community have the handy/odd jobs man? Snowblower Joe?

I wasn't suggesting all these options would be free. Volunteer firefighters and church goers would likely be willing to lend a hand. Carpenters, gravel pits, handymen would likely charge a reasonable fee, but would fix the problem. I was just suggesting to reach out for help instead of assuming that no one is available to help.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I guess, it hasn't been mentioned what the financial situation is like. Always seems to be the Elephant in the room. lol

 

[Old Gray Mare]

I'm on a fixed SSA income with every extra cent going to the care of my 3 horses:
1) Ruby will be 31 soon and I rescued her 25 years ago. She's my best buddy.
2) DJ will be 25 and I was there when he was born. A big ol' brat.
3) Clue will be 21 and she is the one I ride. Such a wonderful horse.

I save what I can for "rainy days" by selling a few collectible horse things on eBay. I have a just-in-case-Ruby-needs-to-be-PTS fund that I won't touch. My brother is in Seattle, no other family is still living.

This snowfall was a fluke! I also lost a gorgeous huge fully round juniper tree in the backyard. It has 3 large limbs busted. Now it's a 1/2 globe. And a 9 year old Elm at my entry gate had its trunk snapped in half. My electric fencing is broken everywhere and the wire needs to be replaced. The newest wire from this past summer is OK.

:worried:

~~Judy

 

[Diggin It]

If I was within driving distance, I'd be doing what I could, even with a hand that hasn't completely healed.

 

[Industrial Toys]

You would have to be close enough to bring the necessary resources/equipment. Also, some jealous/insecure spouses might object.

 

[Jstpssng]

^^^^
It wouldn't take much; some of the lumber that is always lying around and a couple of jacks.

If I was within driving distance, I'd be doing what I could, even with a hand that hasn't completely healed.

I know what you mean. This is a step above Kando and his drain plug.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I guess ultimately, the roof needs to be repaired. If a carpenter was coming to look at it, you could ask, hey could you bring a hydraulic jack and a couple of 4x4s to get the roof off my tractor? Maybe send a picture, which is extremely valuable. Nothing like bringing a hundred wrong things to a job and not the right one, because you don't know what you are dealing with.

 

[Scrambler82]

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[Diggin It]

In some areas there are volunteer groups to assist seniors in situations like this. Check with county or municipal offices, or maybe a Senior Center to see if there are such groups. Maybe the Vet you use for the horses knows someone.

 

[two_bit_score]

OGM, wishing and praying the best for you and your situation. There might not be anything you can do at the time other than wait a little bit. However because some have responded to the effect 'don't touch anything until the insurance man gets there' I wanted to point out that almost all policies include some language similar to this in their Duties After A Loss clause:
"A person seeking Coverage for Damage to Your Auto must also:

Take reasonable steps after loss to protect your covered auto or any non- owned auto and its equipment from further loss. We will pay reasonable expenses incurred to do this.
Promptly notify the police if your cov- ered auto or any non-owned auto is stolen.
Permit us to inspect and appraise the damaged property before its repair or disposal.



FWIW in this situation for you. This is from the Texas Personal Auto Policy but almost all property, auto, marine, etc policies have a duties clause that includes taking action to prevent further loss and includes any reasonable cost as part of the claim. It's your decision as to what you think is reasonable and possible to be done in this situation.

Have you tried reporting your claim online to State Farm and providing an email address so they could contact you that way? You could even email them pictures and get some advice about how to proceed. They may even be able to get someone out to help you. Insurance companies usually have resources to do that.




TBS