Can I sue the babysitter for negligence?

My sister watched my kids overnight at her house. While at her house, my son broke his femur. She never called or tried to get in contact with me to know something was wrong. He had a broken leg for hours. She says when she showered and something must have happened. He has no medical coverage. Could I sue her for medical bills due to her negligence?

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Answered By: The Lucky Law Firm, PLC

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You could sue her for the alleged negligence. However, you will have to prove that because of her negligence, your son was injured. If you prevail, then the next step is recovering from your sister. Therefore, your sister has to be financially able to pay for the damages.

Answer Applies to: Louisiana - Replied: 11/3/2011

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