$1.2 Million

Jury Verdict for Personal Injury and Homeowner Duty of Care

The Case: Nearly three years after a visibly dead pine tree fell from the lawn of a tenant-occupied property in Summerville, SC, and struck the truck our client, a jury reached a $1.25M verdict. The evidence presented to the jury showed that the tree was dangerous and had been dead for roughly three to five years. We also proved that our client’s economic damages from medical expenses and loss of earning capacity were $908,797.96. This case highlights the duty of care for homeowners to inspect the trees on their property.

The Outcome: Nearly three years after a visibly dead pine tree fell from the lawn of a tenant-occupied property in Summerville, SC, and struck the truck our client, a jury reached a $1.25M verdict. The evidence presented to the jury showed that the tree was dangerous and had been dead for roughly three to five years. We also proved that our client’s economic damages from medical expenses and loss of earning capacity were $908,797.96. This case highlights the duty of care for homeowners to inspect the trees on their property.

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