Vegetation Loss

Californians deal with the threat of devastating wildfires every day, and they are becoming more frequent as climate change make the winds and vegetation more volatile.

Vegetation Loss

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Vegetation Loss

Wildfires can destroy hundreds of miles of land and take everything with it in the process. In most cases, California wildfires aren’t accidental, but due to someone’s negligence whether it be power companies, careless campers, or incompetent contractors.

Normally when you think of personal property in California you think of things like your house, cars, businesses, and personal property, such as pets. But trees and other vegetation on your property can also be considered personal property just like a car.

FILING A CLAIM FOR DAMAGES IN CALIFORNIA FOR YOUR LOST VEGETATION

A California attorney who is experienced in litigating fire damage can assist you in sorting out what kinds of personal property you can collect damages on. The attorneys at Sargent Law Firm will advocate for your trees and other vegetation that was burnt as a result of the California wildfires.

If you are planning on filing a claim for lost vegetation, there are certain things you need to keep in mind before you file:

Date of the vegetation loss
Location of vegetation loss
Number of trees, bushes, and shrubbery lost
How long the destroyed vegetation grew on your property
Did you plant the vegetation? Or was it on your property at the time of purchase?
What kind of tree or bush was it? Did you put any personal time and effort into it?

You should prepare a written statement for your property insurance company about the vegetation that was lost immediately following the wildfire that went through your area. Any delay could give your insurance company the opportunity to deny your claim or not pay you the full amount you may be entitled to.

If you own a lot of land in California with many trees and other types of vegetation on it, it’s important to document the trees and other vegetation by their size, age, genus, and location on your property.

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WHAT ARE THE TREES ON MY PROPERTY WORTH?

In the state of California, the law says that if your vegetation was lost or damaged as the result of someone else’s negligence, the defendant is obligated to pay three times he value of that vegetation.
For example, a 36-inch cypress tree is worth about $290.00. Keep in mind that the 36 inches is the diameter of the tree, not the height. So, a defendant would be responsible for paying you $870.00 for that tree.

However, there are many factors that go into determining value of a tree. They include:

Property Value:

Having particular types of trees on your property can increase the value of your land. Research has shown that real estate buyers are willing to pay more for houses with large trees on the property.

Stormwater:

A little known benefit of having trees on your property is the amount of stormwater they can collect. Urban stormwater runoff can harm our environment and can drag oils, chemicals, and litter into our rivers, oceans, and reservoirs. Trees intercept rain by holding it on their leaves, bark and branches, absorbing it into their roots, and reducing the amount of soil erosion by keeping the water from hitting the ground.

Energy:

A tree close to your hour can save you money on power. The shade trees provide reduces the amount of heat absorbed into your home and can slow down wind that is approaching your home which reduces the amount of heat lost in your home. What’s so fascinating about energy conservation and trees is something called evapotranspiration. This is the process that cools the air around your trees lowering the temperature around your home.

Air Quality:

Air pollution is becoming a serious problem, especially in Southern California. Trees assist in reducing the amount of air pollution around your house. Trees absorb ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide through their leaves as well as intercepting particles of dust, ash, and smoke.

CO2:

Carbon dioxide emissions by cars and other machines are a huge threat to our environment. A tree can help reduce the amount of CO@ in the air by locking up CO2 in its roots, trunks, and stems which reduces the temperature around the tree, which saves you on energy costs.

When figuring out the value of a tree, an experienced appraiser will look at all these factors in determining how a particular type of tree can benefit you.

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Now that you know the value a tree or two can bring to your property, the attorneys at Sargent Law Firm hope you take the necessary steps to document and care for your trees. Trees bring a lot of value to your property and can save you money on energy bills.

If any trees have been lost or damaged as a result of a California fire, call Ryan Sargent today. Your consultation is free, there is no obligation, and you don’t pay a fee unless we win.

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