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A storm-lashed tree damages your home or car — who's going to pay for that?

The winds and rainstorms lashing California this month have sent trees and branches crashing down on houses, garages, cars and, tragically, people. When a tree trunk or limb damages your property, one of your first questions is likely to be, "Who's going to pay for this?" Chances are good that you'll have to pick up at least part of the cost. There are five key factors at work: —What was ...
San Francisco firefighters prepare to remove a large tree branch that fell onto a parked car due to high winds on Jan. 10, 2023, in San Francisco.

The winds and rainstorms lashing California this month have sent trees and branches crashing down on houses, garages, cars and, tragically, people.

When a tree trunk or limb damages your property, one of your first questions is likely to be, "Who's going to pay for this?" Chances are good that you'll have to pick up at least part of the cost.

There are five key factors at work:

—What was damaged?

—What caused the tree

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