Responsibility for minor's car accident
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The party at fault has no auto insurance; their 17-year-old son with a learners permit killed my dad. Who is financially held responsible?
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The parents would be responsible for a minors actions. If they have insurance, this would be a covered claim. If your father had uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage, that could also provide coverage for a claim. Wrongful death claims with multiple policies can be complicated. Please fee free to contact me for further assistance in obtaining the maximum settlement amount. Deborah Barron deborah.barron@lawbarron.com
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