What Happens When a Child Is Injured on a Motorcycle? S2:E3
Tue Feb 03 2026
It’s the conversation no rider wants to have, but every parent needs to hear. In this episode of Riding Counsel, NY motorcycle accident attorney Rich Jaffe and co-host RJ Million dive into the serious and often overlooked risks of children or teenagers riding motorcycles.
When a minor is involved in a crash, the legal landscape shifts instantly. From guardian ad litem appointments to infant’s compromise orders, the process is fundamentally different from adult cases. This episode challenges our assumptions about youth and freedom while examining the difficult balance between protecting our kids and letting them ride.
Chapters0:00 - Introduction: When Kids Get Hurt on Motorcycles
2:45 - How Child Cases Differ from Adult Motorcycle Accidents
6:30 - Guardian ad Litem & Legal Process for Minors
11:15 - State Laws: Age Limits and Helmet Requirements
16:40 - Parental Liability: Civil vs. Criminal Consequences
21:20 - What is "Reasonable Judgment" in These Cases?
25:10 - School and Daycare Liability (In Loco Parentis)
28:45 - How Juries View Cases Involving Children
32:50 - Calculating Damages: Why Children's Cases Are Worth More
37:20 - Final: What Parents Must Know Before Letting Kids Ride
Key Topics CoveredState-by-State Variations: Navigating child passenger laws and helmet requirements.Parental Scrutiny: How your judgment as a parent is evaluated in court.Guardian Ad Litem: The judicial oversight process designed to protect the minor.The "In Loco Parentis" Rule: How schools and daycares can be held liable.Long-Term Impact: Why brain injuries and scarring are calculated differently for children.
Whether you’re a parent, a legal professional, or a motorcycle enthusiast, this episode provides critical insights into a topic that affects families across the country.
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It’s the conversation no rider wants to have, but every parent needs to hear. In this episode of Riding Counsel, NY motorcycle accident attorney Rich Jaffe and co-host RJ Million dive into the serious and often overlooked risks of children or teenagers riding motorcycles. When a minor is involved in a crash, the legal landscape shifts instantly. From guardian ad litem appointments to infant’s compromise orders, the process is fundamentally different from adult cases. This episode challenges our assumptions about youth and freedom while examining the difficult balance between protecting our kids and letting them ride. Chapters0:00 - Introduction: When Kids Get Hurt on Motorcycles 2:45 - How Child Cases Differ from Adult Motorcycle Accidents 6:30 - Guardian ad Litem & Legal Process for Minors 11:15 - State Laws: Age Limits and Helmet Requirements 16:40 - Parental Liability: Civil vs. Criminal Consequences 21:20 - What is "Reasonable Judgment" in These Cases? 25:10 - School and Daycare Liability (In Loco Parentis) 28:45 - How Juries View Cases Involving Children 32:50 - Calculating Damages: Why Children's Cases Are Worth More 37:20 - Final: What Parents Must Know Before Letting Kids Ride Key Topics CoveredState-by-State Variations: Navigating child passenger laws and helmet requirements.Parental Scrutiny: How your judgment as a parent is evaluated in court.Guardian Ad Litem: The judicial oversight process designed to protect the minor.The "In Loco Parentis" Rule: How schools and daycares can be held liable.Long-Term Impact: Why brain injuries and scarring are calculated differently for children. Whether you’re a parent, a legal professional, or a motorcycle enthusiast, this episode provides critical insights into a topic that affects families across the country. 🔗 Website: https://www.RidingCounsel.com Social media channels: https://linktr.ee/ridingcounsel ⚖️ Attorney Advertising: Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. No information provided herein creates an attorney-client relationship. Not legal advice. Consult with a qualified attorney for your specific situation. *Image created by AI for illustration purposes.