Legal Question in Personal Injury in Texas
wrongful death after car accident
20 year old boy killed in car accident, his mother is trying to sue the 19 year old driver... and his mother. Can they sue the mother? And under homestead law are her house and car safe if they can sue?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: wrongful death after car accident
That is a horrible event. I want to answer you but this is such a sensitive topic and I am not certain of the facts. Please write us with a little more information regarding who was driving and who was at fault and any other facts you can give us about the accident itself. From what you have written I would have to speculate a lot and the information I provide would therefore not be as accurate as I am certain you would like.
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With regard to homestead exemption, Texas does have homestead exemption that applies to personal injury lawsuits.
Re: wrongful death after car accident
Parents can be sued if they negligently entrust a vehicle to their child. For example, if the child did not have a driver's license that would indicate that the child may not have had adequate training to drive and make the parents responsible for letting him drive. Homestead law protects houses that are homesteads. Generally, state law protects vehicles. You should consider consulting with an attorney for more detailed and specific information.