Can a passenger be held liable for an auro accident?
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My 15 year-old son was the front passenger in an accident, the vehicle was driven by a boy with a learners permit. My son fled the scene of the accident. Is my son liable at all for vehicle or property damages? Is the driver liable for my son's medical bills? We're in Marin County, CA.
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I am a lawyer in CA and practice in this area of the law. I have a few more questions about the circumstances of this accident, initially, who owns the vehicle? Please email me at actionlaw@yahoo.com
I am a lawyer in CT and practice in this area of the law. As a passenger in the car, your son is going to be able to make a claim against the at fault driver. the at fault driver is responsible for paying medical bills as it was hir fault for the accident. I suggest that you hire a lawyer to represent your son. Usually, lawyers will represent your son on a contingency fee - i.e. you only pay your lawyer if he collects money. Plus, most lawyers will give you a free consultation. I suggest hiring a lawyer and making sure your son continues to see a doctor.
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