In Washington, if the parent of a child is also a minor? Would the underage parent be legally responsible or the grandparents)? Links to RCW would be greatly appreciated.
Note: The underage parent signed the consent form.
2007-10-26 10:47:05 · 4 answers · asked by Andrea K 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
the parent is ultimately responsible, regardless of age. The parent must give permission for their child to be treated, and by default agrees to pay the bill.
2007-10-26 10:51:52 · answer #1 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A non-emancipated minor can not enter into a binding contract. I am not sure if the grand parents can be made liable but the minor can not.
If someone sells a car to a minor and the minor wrecks it a week later, the minor can request their money back or stop paying for the car as the purchase was not a legal binding contract.
2007-10-26 10:54:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most cases, once a person becomes a parent, they are no longer viewed as a minor-- therefore they would be legally responsible for the medical bill. However most hospitals have charity for people who really cannot pay the bill.
2007-10-26 23:29:03 · answer #3 · answered by sbyldy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here its whoevere signs u into the hospital which is crazy
2007-10-26 10:50:19 · answer #4 · answered by tyler m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋