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My son was at a friend's house and was riding their snowmobile. He has had no prior experience on one (he is 16). While riding, he was making a turn, and hit a concealed small concrete wall. He caused major damage to the sled. My question is, Legally, what am I responsible for? I offered to pay for the repairs. Now, they are thinking of selling it as it is, and making me pay the difference of what they paid for it, and what they get from the sale. I do not have a lot of money to play around with, and want to go the least expensive route. I tried to have a family member look at it and help with repairs, but they did not take it to this person's house so that he could see it. They say it is not their responsibility to get it there to be repaired. I have no way to move it, and they have a trailer, and vehicle to move it. I have been waiting for them to get information to me, and I am tired of waiting. I want to do some research on my own. Help me please with any information that you may have on a situation like this.
My son was at a friend's house and was riding their snowmobile. He has had no prior experience on one (he is 16). While riding, he was making a turn, and hit a concealed small concrete wall. He caused major damage to the sled. My question is, Legally, what am I responsible for? I offered to pay for the repairs. Now, they are thinking of selling it as it is, and making me pay the difference of what they paid for it, and what they get from the sale. I do not have a lot of money to play around with, and want to go the least expensive route. I tried to have a family member look at it and help with repairs, but they did not take it to this person's house so that he could see it. They say it is not their responsibility to get it there to be repaired. I have no way to move it, and they have a trailer, and vehicle to move it. I have been waiting for them to get information to me, and I am tired of waiting. I want to do some research on my own. Help me please with any information that you may have on a situation like this.