What to do if I have a 19 year old son who lives at home and caused a motorcycle accident?
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What to do if I have a 19 year old son who lives at home and caused a motorcycle accident?
As a pedestrian he caused a motorcycle accident. He has his own vehicle and auto insurance. Am I required to contact my homeowner’s insurer to file a claim? Can I be sued just because I’m a parent, even though he’s 19?
Asked on September 5, 2012 under Personal Injury, California
Answers:
Leigh Anne Timiney / Timiney Law Firm
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Whether or not your homeowner's insurance would apply here depends upon the terms of your insurance policy. It is possible if your son is considered a resident of your home under the terms of your homeowner's policy, that you homeowner's policy could be liable. Whether or not your son's own auto insurance carrier would cover this claim also depends upon the terms of your son's policy and the state you live in. I would suggest your son attempt to make a claim with his own policy and start there.
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