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Am I liable for damge to another car if my child opens a car door and damages another car?
Asked on Mar 22nd, 2013 on Personal Injury - New Jersey
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My child who has autism opens his attendant's car door and with the help of gusty winds, struck the car next to it. It did scratch the red car with the white paint of the attendant's car but there was no crack, only a minor ding where it was scratched. The lady saw the accident and immediately asked the attendant to pay up. We took a picture of the damage and have the lady's phone number but that's where it stands at present.
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You may be liable, but I would let the insurance companies pay for it (after deductibles). Tell your auto insurance company about the ding and ask them to handle it.
Answered on Apr 01st, 2013 at 2:30 AM
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Whatever happened to the idea that we are responsible for the damage we cause in this life?
Answered on Mar 25th, 2013 at 4:28 PM
Ronald A. Steinberg
Do you expect your kid to pay?
Answered on Mar 25th, 2013 at 4:28 PM
Lisa Hurtado McDonnell
The owner could sue you for the damages or they file an insurance claim with your insurance company. I guess I would wait to see if the owner was going to do something and then you can decide if you want to pay it or you want your insurance company to pay it.
Answered on Mar 25th, 2013 at 2:09 AM
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The lady has to produce proof of cost of repair.
Answered on Mar 25th, 2013 at 2:04 AM
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You probably are liable for damage done to another car that is done by your car, no matter who is driving (or opening the door).
Answered on Mar 25th, 2013 at 12:51 AM
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Yes, pay the damage.
Answered on Mar 25th, 2013 at 12:48 AM