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The Cost of Waiting: Why Dead Trees Pull Double Duty as Liability Hazards
August 16, 2026

The Cost of Waiting: Why Dead Trees Pull Double Duty as Liability Hazards

A dead tree can look unchanged for months, but that does not mean its condition is stable. Around Atlanta, summer thunderstorms, saturated ground, wind, and falling limbs can turn a deteriorating tree into a property damage and safety concern with little warning. Quick answer: Dead trees create two overlapping liability hazards: the tree itself can