Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Re: liability for a child over 18

Unfortunately, it depends on the situation. However, if you are in this type of situation, it is far too serious not to seek legal consultation. As a general rule, an 18 year old is an adult who is responsible for themselves. However,under your roof other legal issues, such as negligent entrustment, can come up.

I think consulting a lawyer is your best first step. My contact information is below.

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Re: liability for a child over 18

Unfortunately, it depends on the situation. However, if you are in this type of situation, it is far too serious not to seek legal consultation. As a general rule, an 18 year old is an adult who is responsible for themselves. However,under your roof other legal issues, such as negligent entrustment, can come up.

I think consulting a lawyer is your best first step. My contact information is below.

IMPORTANT:

No attorney-client nor confidential relationship is created through this communication. You may not rely in any way on this communication, and nothing herein constitutes legal advice

nor legal opinion. Your issue may be time sensitive and may result in loss of rights if you do not obtain an attorney immediately.

Re: liability for a child over 18

Under California law, a parent of a child who is 18 or older who injures another in a motor vehicle collision is not liable for the child's negligent driving unless the parent owns the car. If the parent is an owner of the car and gave permission to the child to drive the car, then the parent is liable for up to $15,000 per person and up to $30,000 per collision. The only other way for the parent to be liable is if the parent was negligent, such as for negligent entrustment of a vehicle to an incompetent driver, or negligent maintenance of the vehicle which caused the crash. Hope this helps.

Re: liability for a child over 18

Send me an email.

Best,

Daniel Bakondi, Esq.

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No attorney-client nor confidential relationship is created through this communication. You may not rely in any way on this communication, and nothing herein constitutes legal advice nor legal opinion. Your issue may be time sensitive and may result in loss of rights if you do not obtain an attorney immediately.