Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Auto hitting my grandson on his bicycle

My grandson was riding his bicycle in our mobile home park and he was on the wrong side of the road. As he turned the corner a car hit him. He was not injured only shaken up. The owner of the car is now telling me that I need to repair her car. Am I legally responsible to pay for the damages? She refuses to turn it into her auto insurance, and claims my grandson was at fault. What do I do?


Asked on 6/26/09, 1:10 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Auto hitting my grandson on his bicycle

If you don't have legal custody of your grandson, it is unlikely you could be held liable for property damage. The parents or guardian of your grandson should contact an attorney about possibly making an injury claim even if he was just "shaken up," maybe in a few days he will feel worse.

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Answered on 6/26/09, 1:17 am


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