shay
New Member
I live at the end of a cul-de-sac. During construction of our house lightning struck a poplar tree near the front of our house. The lightning traveled the root system and struck our front steps knocking a hole in the concrete footing and also the masonry foundation wall the size of a basketball. We knew the poplar tree was severely damaged, but were unsure of the condition of the surrounding trees (red and white oaks). About a year later eight other trees died that were within a twenty-foot radius of the original severely damaged poplar tree. Our question is this: In your professional opinion, could the lightning have caused the demise of the other eight trees? Our insurance company is requesting documentation from a reliable source stating that it is in fact possible for lightning to have caused the death of the other eight trees.
If you are unable to answer my question, could you recommend a source?
Thank you in advance for your time in this matter.
Sincerely,
David and Shay McGehee
Jasper, Alabama
If you are unable to answer my question, could you recommend a source?
Thank you in advance for your time in this matter.
Sincerely,
David and Shay McGehee
Jasper, Alabama