Q: My son crashed his bike into a home causing serious bodily injury to himself. He was unable to stop due to faulty brakes
My son crashed his bike into a home causing serious bodily injury to himself. He was unable to stop due to faulty brakes. We are being sued by the homeowner for damages to their property in PA
A: A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your son's accident. I hope he is okay. It could be a stretch, but it might be worth looking into whether your homeowner's policy (if applicable) would cover it. If not, then your options are to discuss and/or negotiate damage figures with the homeowner or consider a consult with an attorney to outline options in terms of a response. In either event, a response to the summons and complaint is needed. Good luck
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