Am I responsible for damage to a neighbors car?
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Am I responsible for damage to a neighbors car?
My sons basketball hoop was taken across the street from our house by neighbor kids. The hoop was on the sidewalk & was blown over by the wind hitting a neighbors car. They want us to pay for the damages. Are we liable?
Asked on April 3, 2009 under Accident Law, Washington
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Who took your son's basketball hoop? Did the neighbor kids take it with your son's permission? Which individual placed the hoop in the location wherein when it blew over it hit the neighbor's car? The neighbor's car it hit -- was one of the children who took that neighbor's child?
Are these individuals minors? How old? Your question of liability isn't as clear cut as you think. Did the neighbors take it without your son's or your permission? If they did, then you may to consider discussing this with the neighbors. Also, could the strong wind blowing it over be considered an act of god?
You may want to consult an attorney to discuss your rights in this situation. Try attorneypages.com and look for a property accident attorney.
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