My 12 year old daughter ran into our street after her cat. Unfortunately she did not see the car travelling down the street which struck her. What claims does she have? No Fault Claim New York is a no fault state. That means your daughter's medical bills will be paid through car insurance rather than … Continue reading Standard of Care During Property Rescue
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My five year old son was at his friend's house playing. He and his friend were playing in a tool shed which had a lawn mower and some other power tools as well as a gasoline can. It seems like my son's friend found some matches and some of the gas from the tools caught … Continue reading Playing With Fire
Child Negligence Law NY: Parental & Minor Civil Liability Quick Answer: Under child negligence law NY rules, children under 4 years old are legally incapable of negligence (non sui juris). Children over 4 are held to the standard of a reasonably prudent child of similar age and intelligence. Parents are generally not vicariously liable for … Continue reading Children under the Law