What to do if my son was involved in an accident while leaving school because some kids threw snowballs at his windshield?

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What to do if my son was involved in an accident while leaving school because some kids threw snowballs at his windshield?

Before he could get his wipers on, he was in the rear end of another car i am wondering if the kids who threw the snowballs are partially responsible for the accident being that throwing snowballs is illegal? I tried to file charges but the officer says the boy denied it and so he isn’t gonna file the charges. Is there anything that I can do to get the parents to be held responsible for the damages, which total $960? How do I get someone other than the officer to find these kids guilty or not guilty?

Asked on December 15, 2013 under Accident Law, Ohio

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

If you believe that these children caused or contributed to the accident by either being unreasonably careless or delibarately doing a dangerous act, you could sue their parents for the money. To win, you'd need to prove in court (such as through witness testimony) that they threw the snowballs and the snowballs contributed to the accident. For the amount of money you describe, you are probably best off acting as your own attorney in small claims court.


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