Neighborhood Playtime Safety Tips

Summary

If a childs soccer ball hits your car without causing damage, legal action or police involvement is unlikely in Maryland. Consider discussing play boundaries with neighbors to prevent future incidents. Open communication and setting neighborhood rules can be effective solutions.

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Adults in my neighborhood were watching their kids play. One of the kids kicked a soccer ball at my car. None of the parents told that kid what they did was wrong. There is no damage to the car. I live in Maryland. Can anything be done to make sure nothing happens in the future?
Hey ****! Since there's no damage, you might consider kindly talking to the parents about being more cautious in the future. Open communication can help prevent incidents. If issues persist, you could discuss setting neighborhood rules or boundaries for playing areas. Building a good rapport with neighbors often works best.
Can I not sue? Will the police not be involved?
Hey ****! Since there's no damage to your car, it's unlikely that suing would be effective or that the police would get involved. It's best to address the situation through communication with the parents or neighborhood discussions about play boundaries.