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Tree care accidents: When are homeowners liable?

Are homeowners responsible for tree care-related accidents on their property? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t simple. It depends on several factors,

February 2, 2021 Sarah Rondeau 10 Comments

What’s your neighbor’s tree doing sitting on your shed? High winds, ice, and snow put tremendous pressure on trees growing

Homeowners can easily become injured – often fatally – while attempting to trim trees near overhead electrical wires. Though it

June 3, 2020 Sarah Rondeau 8 Comments

Risk management is a top priority for every tree care business, as lackluster health and safety practices can lead to

Chain saws are an invaluable tool for arborists working in utility line clearance, tree pruning and vegetation management. But like

For the “do-it-yourself” homeowner, outsourcing tree work may seem like an unnecessary expense. The costs of doing tree care on

For the “do-it-yourself” homeowner, outsourcing tree work may seem like an unnecessary expense. But in reality, the costs of tackling

March 7, 2018 treecaretips 0 Comments

The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) conducted an analysis of 42 civilian tree care-related accidents reported by the media in

July 6, 2017 treecaretips 1 Comment

The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) conducted an analysis of 30 civilian tree care-related accidents reported by the media in

June 22, 2017 treecaretips 12 Comments

It’s that time of year, when families gather to celebrate Independence Day with food and fireworks. Some enjoy displays put