Can you be sued if your child is in a car accident?

Answer 1

I am not an atty and let me remind you if you have a true legal issue it is advised you talk to one......... Yes you can be sued in the sense. The other parent could do this for the child or another adult that takes on that responsibilty to protect the child's wellbeing. An example....two sisters are riding down the road and the one driving flips the car. Both got hurt, but the passenger was hurt very bad. That sister sued for medical needs and treatment, including the future expenses and the fact the child was going to be disabled for the rest of her life, money to cover her needs. The sister was listed and both her parents who owned the car and had the insurance on it, and the insurance company. When they went to court the court appointed a Guardian Ad Litem (a person that was to be sure her needs and wellbeing were protected and taken care of) since the parents were part of the suit besides her having her own attorney. Now if you are not the owner of the car and you were not the driver, there still could be a possiblity according the situation. (Did you do anything or allow anything with your child in being a part of the accident? Are you repsonsible in any way? etc. etc) As I said, check with an Attorney if you have a specific situation. God Bless