If my teenage son played a prank on another child at school and it resulted in an injury, can I refuse to pay for the medical expenses until I get a statement of these charges?
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If my teenage son played a prank on another child at school and it resulted in an injury, can I refuse to pay for the medical expenses until I get a statement of these charges?
I am willing to pay for medical expenses but the parent is not giving me a explanation of charges and just wants me to pay $530.
Asked on February 16, 2016 under Personal Injury, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You can refuse to pay unless you receive satisfactory documentation; and if you don't, if the parent believes you should pay, the parent can sue you for the money, since a parent or legal guardian is liable for injuries caused by his/her child. If the other parent does this and can prove in court (e.g. in small claims court) that your child caused the injury either intentionally or negligently (unreasonably carelessly) and the cost of the medical care, then can recover the money from you.
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