Does a park have liability if a tree falls on your vehicle?

[majorpain67]

I live in Missouri. I was a passager in a motor vehicle driving through a local park and a tree fell on use while driving. no one was seriusly hurt other than strained necks, backs and some cuts. The truck, which was an F-150 was completely totaled. Can we, driver and passangers seek damages from the park system? By the way the tree was about 2.5 to 3 ft. in diameter and we were caught underneath the canopy of the tree so every part of the truck was hit. The trunk was hallowed out because of termite infestation.

 

[racer72]

Unless you can prove the park knew the tree was in bad shape and was a hazard, it will be very hard to prove the park was negligent. It probably would not hurt to talk to a local attorney to see if there is a case but don't get your hopes up.

 

[moburkes]

Comprehensive coverage and medical payments coverage would take care of this.

 

[majorpain67]

now, I did find out that the park was supposed to have been clearing all dead, deseased and infested trees as a part of a grant that they recieved.

 

[moburkes]

now, I did find out that the park was supposed to have been clearing all dead, deseased and infested trees as a part of a grant that they recieved.

Then ask them to pay for the damage. But, again, insurance would have quickly and easily taken care of this.

 

[tammy8]

Do you have insurance??????????????