who is responsible for damage if the power companys line is broke at the weather head and causes a hot neutral

[Kel D]

a few nights ago all my lights started flickering and my TV went off then I heard a loud pop. I live in a fifth wheel and thought my converter was going out then I found a broken line at the weather head on the pole. Some of my appliances are now fried including the connection to the trailer
Is the power company responsible for the damage to my trailer.

 

[nottheking]

The answer will vary depending upon your own government; this can vary state-by-state, and country-by-country. This site is not a legal service, so don't place all trust in advice here.

However, at least in the United States, for the most part, the electrical company is NOT liable for damage caused by incidents that are incidental/accidental. This falls into the same category if your lines got struck by lightning close enough to inflict damage. In both cases, financial protection there would be obtained through the appropriate insurance... Normally homeowner's/renter's insurance, though in your case it'd likely be vehicle insurance. (granted, I've never looked much into the specifics for RVs, so I can't say for certain what insurers can and cannot do)

 

[synphul]

Usually it's the power company's responsibility up to the meter box. From the meter to your residence is your responsibility. They may or may not be liable depending what caused the issue. It's one thing if it's lightning (act of god/nature), it's another if it was a premature failure due to the way it was wired/secured. That would be on them as it's not an act of nature. How to go about getting compensation if in fact you could prove it was their fault is another matter. If a squirrel chewed through and caused the issue, it's an act of nature. If it's your property it would probably fall under your insurance and be up to them to seek damages if the power co was found to be at fault. If it's a rental (such as a rented rv pad with power hookups) you may have to ask the landlord or whoever you're paying rent to if they have insurance that covers it. If not it would default to your own personal vehicle/rv insurance. All of those it would depend on the fine print as to what's covered and what's not. If they all have fine print that absolves them of liability, everyone can be insured and you're still out of luck.