What is a paent’s liability if their child has an accident while under the influence?
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What is a paent’s liability if their child has an accident while under the influence?
It’s recently come to light through pictures that when my 18 year old is with her friends there is definite alcohol consumption and possibly marijuana use. Although we certainly intend on having an in depth discussion with her about this, it has me thinking about the legal ramifications should she first be caught and charged with DUI and secondly if she were to get into an accident causing injury, disability and/or death. Is it prudent, albeit costly, to have her on her own insurance? In essence, I don’t want our life savings drained should my daughter ever be involved in the scenario previously mentioned. Is there any way to protect our assets?
Asked on September 21, 2013 under Accident Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
Tricia Dwyer / Tricia Dwyer Esq & Associates PLLC
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Hello. I am sorry to learn that you are facing such serious difficulties with your child. I hope your daughter receives the help she needs at this time. The answer to your question would lie in your state law. Yes, generally, there are certain ways to insulate assets. Do confer with an attorney licensed in your state. Know that generally: Some attorneys are available seven days for emergency legal needs. Many attorneys will speak initially at no charge. Then, if legal work is performed, some attorneys will provide a reduced fee for financial hardship. Some attorneys may also assist you in a limited scope manner to conserve legal costs. All the best.
TRICIA DWYER, ESQ.
Tricia Dwyer, Esq & Associates PLLC
Phone: 612-296-9666
365 Days of the Year until 8 p.m. daily
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JUVENIILE - ADULT CRIMINAL LAW: MINNESOTA
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INSURANCE LAW: MINNESOTA
ESTATE PLANNING LAW: MINNESOTA
Tricia Dwyer / Tricia Dwyer Esq & Associates PLLC
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Hello. I am sorry to learn that you are facing such serious difficulties with your child. I hope your daughter receives the help she needs at this time. The answer to your question would lie in your state law. Yes, generally, there are certain ways to insulate assets. Do confer with an attorney licensed in your state. Know that generally: Some attorneys are available seven days for emergency legal needs. Many attorneys will speak initially at no charge. Then, if legal work is performed, some attorneys will provide a reduced fee for financial hardship. Some attorneys may also assist you in a limited scope manner to conserve legal costs. All the best.
TRICIA DWYER, ESQ.
Tricia Dwyer, Esq & Associates PLLC
Phone: 612-296-9666
365 Days of the Year until 8 p.m. daily
Minnesota Law Firm
JUVENIILE - ADULT CRIMINAL LAW: MINNESOTA
CRIMINAL DEFENSE: MINNESOTA
TRAFFIC LAW: MINNESOTA
INSURANCE LAW: MINNESOTA
ESTATE PLANNING LAW: MINNESOTA
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