From what I understand a friend of my son allowed my son to ride one of their family's dirt bikes, which resulted in my son having and accident and breaking 6 front teeth. My son is only 16 years old. The parents were apparently at work during the time the accident occured. The question I raise is do the parents have some type of responsibility in all of this. I would think that they are the actual owners of the bike. Shouldnt they be liable for decisions made by their children. Motorcycles are more dangerous then automobiles. My son doesnt have a license. I have over 4000.00 in medical bills to cap 6 front teeth and emergency room expenses. Anyone have and opinion. Thank you!!!
By the statement made by you as to the other parents being liable for their childs decisions.. wouldn't that go both ways? Should you not be responsible for your sons decision to ride the bike in the first place, as well?
I think it would be difficult to prove any type of neglect on the other parents since they were not home at the time of the accident. I think you will probably have to cover this one on your own though. Unless you can talk to the other family about a 50-50 payment.
My advice would be to contact a lawyer to find out for sure.
Good Luck!
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