Am I Responsible if my Child Causes a Car Accident?
Am I responsible for my child’s negligence? Generally, personal injury lawyers in Baltimore will tell their clients the answer is “no”, which makes any parent whose child is about to get their driver’s license, exhale, forcefully, with relief. This is not the rule in all jurisdictions, I Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you.
There are important exceptions to this general rule.
Parents may be responsible for damages caused by their children if the “encouraged” or “approved in advance” the conduct that led to the injury. But this scenario requires some active involvement by the parent. Most parents are concerned, legitimately, of their liability for their child’s carelessness. Parents may be held accountable if the negligently entrust a vehicle to their child. This concept deals no so much with the child’s carelessness, but, the carelessness of the parent in putting them behind the wheel, when, objectively, they should not have. These are not typical situations but are nevertheless arguments that can be raised under appropriate circumstances. If you have been injured in an automobile accident, the first then I recommend is seeing a physician to determine the state of your health.
If you have been injured, you need to also promptly consult with a personal injury attorney to determine your legal status. I offer all my clients a complimentary legal analysis and opinion. Contact me today to arrange your planning session.
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For over three decades, I have battled against the nation’s largest insurance companies, always endeavoring to ensure my clients receive the compensation they deserve. As lead counsel in thousands of cases across Maryland, New York, and Florida, I have recovered millions for clients whose claims were wrongfully denied and delayed. Whether denying fair compensation for a personal injury victim or denying benefits to a homeowner, Insurance companies employ policy exclusions, technicalities, and lowball offers to deny and defeat claims. They also hire very good lawyers to fight you in court. So should you. When an insurance company unfairly rejects a claim, I stop them.
