Legal Question in Personal Injury in Texas

Parent�s responsibility for kid's misbehavior

If a minor (approx. 9 years old) injurers another minor (approx. 11 years old) by shooting him in the eye with a pellet gun - Can the parents of the boy with the pellet gun be held liable for the other child�s emergency room costs and surgery expenses?

If so, what are the first steps in pursuing this route?


Asked on 3/28/09, 1:55 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Re: Parent�s responsibility for kid's misbehavior

There are a few different theories of liability. The first step is to determine who was supervising the children at the time. Also, you need to determine if there is insurance available, and see how it applies. If you haven't sought legal counsel yet, you should do so immediately. Most injury lawyers will review this kind of case with you for free, so you should interview a few and proceed accordingly. Feel free to or email me if you like.

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Answered on 3/28/09, 3:23 pm
Donald McLeaish McLeaish&Associates;, P.C.

Re: Parent�s responsibility for kid's misbehavior

call us or any competent personal injury lawyer

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Answered on 3/28/09, 3:29 pm
Roger Merrill Merrill & Associates

Re: Parent�s responsibility for kid's misbehavior

Your first step should be to hire a board certified personal injury lawyer. A nine year old should not have access to a pellet gun. So you could argue the parents were liable for allowing their son to get his hands on the gun.

I represent clients throughout Texas. If I can help, please let me know.

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Answered on 3/28/09, 5:13 pm


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