Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

Re: My son's 16 yr. old girlfriend crashed his car

Generally a parent is not responsible for the negligence of their children but if the girl has a learners permit or is a minor Fla Law requires the parent to sign assuming libility for minors negligence.It is also necessary to check if minor is a listed driver on her parents auto policy. Consult with an attorney to review these issues. They may blame your son for his negligent instructions.

Re: My son's 16 yr. old girlfriend crashed his car

Possibly. Every case depends upon all the facts

and circumstances. Whether the girlfriends' parents

can be held financially responsible depends upon

whether she was emancipated. I would also expect they

would raise the defense that your son assumed the

risk. A judge or jury would decide depending upon

all the evidence presented to them.