If my14 year old daughter was provided alcohol by an 18 year old boy, do we have any recourse if she suffered alcohol poisoning?
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If my14 year old daughter was provided alcohol by an 18 year old boy, do we have any recourse if she suffered alcohol poisoning?
Police were called so there is a record of the incident. Is there anything we can do to file a claim for medical bills we paid or bring charges against the boy or his parents? She was taken to hospital for alcohol poisoning.
Asked on December 12, 2011 under Personal Injury, Oklahoma
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Providing alcohal to a 14-year-old is both against the law and is also negligent; therefore, the boy might be liable (he is 18, so you should be able to sue him). In addition, if he obtained the alcohal from his parents and/or it was served to your daughter at their home while they were around, it may be that they are liable, too.
It would be worthwhile for you to discuss this matter in detail with an attorney, to see what your rights are.
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