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Liability of Parent of an Adult Child
Sent to Legal Experts February 16 05:59 PM

I have an adult son on disability for impulse control disorder from a brain injury. He is under no guardianship. While visiting along with his Dad with friends in a neighboring state, he hit the friend which resulted in injury to the friend. The friend has incurred medical bills which I wish to reimburse up to a reasonable amount. If I go forward with the reimbursement, does this imply any liability on my part?

My son is 35 years old and the injured party is 56. My son draws a disability check from Social Security. He has no other income and has no assets. No charges have been pressed against him. The injured party does not have health insurance as I understand it. Medical expenses thus far are around $2,000 which is about the limit that I can reimburse. He will see a surgeon later this month to advise him further. This visit is included in the $2,000. I believe this is the right thing to do, but I cannot sacrifice any additional funds.

Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on February 16 2005 at 11:39 PM

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February 17 3:47 AM (9 hours and 48 minutes and 4 seconds later)
         
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Greetings:

I'm sorry for your son' condition. My prayers and thoughts are with him - and you!

Paying any amount to this injured party would imply you are liable (actually your son) -

You can offer to pay this amount to show good faith and ask the injured party to sign an affidavit stating that he will not claim any further damages as a result of this incident  - which includes monetary reimbursement for physical injury expenses, from you and your son - (include the date of such incident and the approximate time). If you are wishing for him not to file charges against your son, you can include this statement in the affidavit - have him (the injured party) sign this in front of a notary public. The affidavit should specifically state that the injured party accepts this amount ($2,000) as full and final settlement of said incident.

If the injured party refuses to sign an affidavit, it is possible that in months to come, you and/or your son could be sued (the affidavit protects you from such legal actions).

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Bright Blessings.

Peace, Love & Happiness,

The Mystic Wave

   

Edited by TheMysticWave on February 17 2005 at 3:49 AM

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February 17 10:19 AM (6 hours and 31 minutes and 43 seconds later)
         
Reply to TheMysticWave's Post: Thank you so much for your advice. I truly covet your prayers most of all for all parties involved.
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February 20 5:12 AM (2 days and 18 hours later)
         
Reply to TheMysticWave's Post: Today I received your e-mail that there may be an additional post to my question so I am replying to receive your input.
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