Can An 11 Year Old Be Held Accountable For His Own Injuries?

Posted on March 19, 2012 by T. Nelson

Yes he can. A mom sued a club for injuries her son sustained at one of its fundraising events. Her son was injured as he jumped out of a tree. It was undisputed that the boy was intelligent and understood the risks and dangers inherent in his behavior, yet he did it anyway. A Georgia Court of Appeals held the boy assumed the risk of his injury as a matter of law.

About T. Nelson

Tina Nelson is an attorney and mom. She created the LAWSUIT™ board game as a Father's Day gift to teach their three children about the law. The game was an instant success. Copyrights and a patent were obtained, and Professional Games, Inc. was born. Professional Games, Inc. created this blog to keep its friends and customers continually educated about our American legal system.
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