If my 13 year oldson got in bike accident with the 12 year boy and cracked his teeth, are we liable for all dental bills or is half okay?

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If my 13 year oldson got in bike accident with the 12 year boy and cracked his teeth, are we liable for all dental bills or is half okay?

Asked on November 15, 2011 under Personal Injury, California

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

Liability depends on fault. If your son was at fault--riding carelesslessly, for example--he (and therefore you, since he is a minor and you are his parents) are potentially liable for all the costs and injuries flowing from the accident. If he was not at fault (for example, the other boy was the careless one), then he and you should not be liable; or if both were at fault to some degree, some apportionment of liability and cost is appropriate. Therefore, liability will depend on the specific circumstances. Note that if the other party disagrees with your assessment of who is responsible for  what, you could find yourself in litigation, which might cost more than the amount of money you are hoping to save.


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