penelope10
Senior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? TX
My youngest daughter was given a ride home from school yesterday by a friend and her older brother. The driver did not notice that she had not completely stepped away from the car and ran over her foot and ankle. (He is only 17) When she screamed, he panicked and put the car in reverse, running over her foot and ankle a second time.
Her Dad took her to the ER where she was diagnosed as having a severe sprain and a possible fracture.The ER stated that if she does not get better, she will have to see an orthopedic Dr. Dad has health insurance, so much of the cost will be covered. We will each be 1/2 responsible for anything not covered.
I found out from oldest daughter that my ex wants to go after this boy's family or car insurance for any balance that health insurance may not cover. (My ex is an attorney and has plenty of money). I see this as an unfortunate accident and do not want to go after this boy's insurance or after his family. Especially since the boy was doing my daughter a favor my giving her a ride home.
I am the custodial parent, and my decree states that any monies, etc. will go to me. I WILL NOT agree to suing this boy's family or the insurance. Can my ex do this all on his own? Or can I just tell the insurance company that I do not wish to pursue anything should my ex decide to sue?
My youngest daughter was given a ride home from school yesterday by a friend and her older brother. The driver did not notice that she had not completely stepped away from the car and ran over her foot and ankle. (He is only 17) When she screamed, he panicked and put the car in reverse, running over her foot and ankle a second time.
Her Dad took her to the ER where she was diagnosed as having a severe sprain and a possible fracture.The ER stated that if she does not get better, she will have to see an orthopedic Dr. Dad has health insurance, so much of the cost will be covered. We will each be 1/2 responsible for anything not covered.
I found out from oldest daughter that my ex wants to go after this boy's family or car insurance for any balance that health insurance may not cover. (My ex is an attorney and has plenty of money). I see this as an unfortunate accident and do not want to go after this boy's insurance or after his family. Especially since the boy was doing my daughter a favor my giving her a ride home.
I am the custodial parent, and my decree states that any monies, etc. will go to me. I WILL NOT agree to suing this boy's family or the insurance. Can my ex do this all on his own? Or can I just tell the insurance company that I do not wish to pursue anything should my ex decide to sue?