When you see your children playing with their friends, you’re probably thinking about how cute they look. You’re probably not thinking about the derivative liability you hold as the child’s parent. However, given the number of injuries that’s possible for your child to inadvertently cause, perhaps it’s time that you should.
Parental liability, the term generally used to refer to a parent’s obligation to pay for damage done by a child’s negligent, intentional, or criminal acts, can run into the hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars.
Just two days ago, two children in Dallas were playing with a handgun when an 8-year-old was accidentally shot. Now, the child is fighting for his life in a DFW hospital. Regardless of whether the child survives, the parents who negligently permitted these children to access a loaded firearm could face very serious criminal and civil liability.
Want to know more about the potential liability you may face as a result of your child’s decisions? Speak to a Fears | Nachawati attorney today to find out how we can help you. You consultation is just a phone call or email away. To speak to our experienced, expert counsel, call 1.866.322.6898 or email us at http://www.fnlawfirm.com/contact.cfm.
