Los Angeles Auto Accident Claims: Suing the Parents of an At-Fault Minor
The minimum legal age in California for one to drive a car is 16 years old. Any minor who drives without a license or valid driver’s permit is in violation of the law. Since driving with a valid license or permit is a misdemeanor, major fines and suspensions or delays in attaining a license will be invoked against the offending minor. Part of the reason these laws are in place is that minors simply are not seasoned enough as drivers to handle being on the road without passing the required examinations to display appropriate competence, especially in a city like Los Angeles with its numerous traffic hazards and number of cars on the road.
In Los Angeles, if a minor is the cause of a car accident, a plaintiff may sue the minor, as well as seek financial damages from the parents of the minor. This rule holds especially true if the Plaintiff can prove that the minor had dangerous propensities as a driver, and that the parents were aware of these propensities when they let the minor use the car, or did not prevent reasonable access to the vehicle. Any accident caused by a minor with dangerous propensities will be considered negligence for entrusting such a minor with operation of a motor vehicle. Parents may also find themselves liable for negligent supervision or entrustment if a vehicle was used by one of their children with their knowledge. If, by an unfortunate set of circumstances, a minor was using alcohol or driving under the influence of any drugs while driving in Los Angeles, then the minor and his or her parents could have criminal and civil penalties.
Should you find yourself in a Los Angeles car accident because of an at-fault minor, or should any of your friends or family find themselves in such an accident, be sure to have a good Los Angeles personal injury attorney who can represent you and obtain the compensation that you deserve. The California Attorney Group’s Los Angeles auto accident lawyers have years of experience in dealing with every variety of car accident claim one may encounter in LA, including dealing with negligent minors and their parents. Contact us today to ensure that you get the just compensation you deserve for damages owed, and find yourself a legal guide through what inadvertently becomes a complicated process. You will be glad you did. The California Attorney Group offers a free consultation. Call their expert Los Angeles auto accident lawyers at (866) 650-0505 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (866) 650-0505 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (866) 650-0505 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
