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The tree has been hit cyclist: Serious injuries at Schleußig!
A cyclist was seriously injured in Leipzig shot when a 21 meter high tree overturned. The focus on injuries and liability issues.
The tree has been hit cyclist: Serious injuries at Schleußig!
On Wednesday afternoon, a serious traffic accident occurred in Leipzig-Schleußig when a 21-meter-high tree fell on a passing cyclist. The incident occurred in the Auenwald around 4:20 p.m. and led to serious injuries to the 51-year-old cyclist. The police assume that the tree did not withstand the strong wind due to the rotten, which tragically brought the accident report into the headlines nationwide. A passerby discovered the cyclist and informed the rescue workers who immediately took him to the hospital.
The cyclist's injuries are classified as heavy, but not life -threatening. The man's bicycle was damaged so much by the incident that it is considered to be feast to scrap; The estimated costs of the damage amount to around 1000 euros.
Responsibility and liability
The question of liability in such cases is complex. According to ergo, responsibility for trees or breaking branches causes damage caused by whether the tree is on public or private ground. If the tree is in public space, the city or community could be liable because they are obliged to regularly control trees.
The city must ensure by qualified staff that trees are checked for diseases or other risks. If this obligation is neglected, a claim to liability could arise. However, the obligation to ensure traffic safety only requires reasonable measures, which means that those responsible do not have to adhere to all possible damage.
Prevention meets owner
On the other hand, the owners are responsible for regularly checking the sources of danger. However, the traffic safety obligation for private individuals is not as strict as for public bodies. According to the Oldenburg Higher Regional Court, exams are required regularly, especially after storms or heavy rain. In the event of recognizable problems, such as mushroom infestation or damaged bark, owners should immediately obtain expert advice.
The current investigation of the incident will show whether there were already indications of the tree and whether the obligation to ensure traffic safety was observed. This could be crucial for the cyclist in order to assert possible compensation claims.
While the incident causes shock and concern in the community, it is also perceived as a reminder how important regular and thorough tree controls are, especially in unfavorable weather conditions.