Another kid broke my son's jaw

[Anonymous]

My son is in college; he is 18. He lives in a dorm and was screwing around with kids in his dorm; he touched another kid's head, then did it again and the other kid punched him in the face and broke his jaw. This was not a fight, just teens screwing around. There was no alcohol involved. I'm not sure how to handle this. My son goes to school OOS, I do not know this other kid. My son went to the ED, had a CAT scan and will be followed up by a specialist. This will likely be rather expensive. I don't know if we should have him call the police and file a report, or just try to contact the other kid's parents. I'm inclined to not just let this go. WWYD? Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Wasn’t your son the instigator?

[Anonymous]

I’d fly out there. A college kid in good health has no experience hiring medical professionals and you want this repaired properly.

That matters more than who pays.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wasn’t your son the instigator?

Suppose so. Seems like a broken jaw may be taking it a bit far. Anger management issues perhaps?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’d fly out there. A college kid in good health has no experience hiring medical professionals and you want this repaired properly.

That matters more than who pays.

This. Just pay and hope he doesn't have any lingering issues. It happened. It shouldn't have but it did.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wasn’t your son the instigator?

Suppose so. Seems like a broken jaw may be taking it a bit far. Anger management issues perhaps?

Maybe but what are you looking for?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wasn’t your son the instigator?

Suppose so. Seems like a broken jaw may be taking it a bit far. Anger management issues perhaps?

Lady please. You are hearing one side of the story and that story is from your son.... get over yourself and pay up

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wasn’t your son the instigator?

Suppose so. Seems like a broken jaw may be taking it a bit far. Anger management issues perhaps?

Maybe but what are you looking for?

Not sure, that's obviously why I posted here. I'm upset some kid broke my son's jaw as I'm sure any parent would be. There were 5 other kids there so I'm sure I will be getting all sides of the story. I'm not looking for retribution or revenge. But I do think the kid should be held responsible for inflicting a serious injury. Apparently most of you would just let it go and that's fine. I'm just not sure what to do.

[Anonymous]

Be careful what you ask for. May end up with your child in trouble with the law, not the other kid who may have been defending himself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Be careful what you ask for. May end up with your child in trouble with the law, not the other kid who may have been defending himself.

+1

[Anonymous]

Are you sure no alcohol was involved?

[Anonymous]

Wow. I'd be upset too but presumably you have health insurance so you're just on the hook for co-pays. It's not worth suing that kid or his family for co-pays. Forget the money. Get it fixed with the best medical attention and advise your son to stay away from this guy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wasn’t your son the instigator?

Suppose so. Seems like a broken jaw may be taking it a bit far. Anger management issues perhaps?

Maybe but what are you looking for?

Not sure, that's obviously why I posted here. I'm upset some kid broke my son's jaw as I'm sure any parent would be. There were 5 other kids there so I'm sure I will be getting all sides of the story. I'm not looking for retribution or revenge. But I do think the kid should be held responsible for inflicting a serious injury. Apparently most of you would just let it go and that's fine. I'm just not sure what to do.

Then your kid should be held responsible for instigating. I get that as a mom this is tough. But your son caused this. You need to let it go.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wow. I'd be upset too but presumably you have health insurance so you're just on the hook for co-pays. It's not worth suing that kid or his family for co-pays. Forget the money. Get it fixed with the best medical attention and advise your son to stay away from this guy.

This is likely the route we will take. I appreciate the real advice. Not really thinking of suing but just upset. My son is 1000 miles away and I feel helpless.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Be careful what you ask for. May end up with your child in trouble with the law, not the other kid who may have been defending himself.

+1

+2 (former RA)