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Can you be held personally liable if in a car accident while drunk?
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Is an off duty soldier getting drunk and hitting a light pole with his Personal vehicle an army accident?
No. Because:You were off-duty.You were illegally driving a vehicle while intoxicated. That wouldn't even be listed as an accident if you were drunk, on duty and driving a military vehicle. Being drunk is not an accident.
Can the other person be liable if your son was hit by a car while on his bike but did not use the ambulance to go to the hospital?
Yes, but bear in mind that a person (driver) is not automatically liable just because there was an accident There must be actual injury and or damages and the driver must be determined "At Fault" for the accident. Otherwise there is nothing for them to be liable for.
If a paper route person has an accident while delivering and hasn't signed anything saying they were an independent contractor is the company liable for workman's comp?
There is no
Will you be liable if your 17-year-old son is at fault in an accident?
It's not so much that you're "liable" as it is a question of how this will affect the ratings on your insurance policy since you've included a 17-year-old who's had an accident on your policy. In that case, you would see an effect, most likely, depending on the severity of the accident. If you're wondering whether or not you will be personally responsible for a minor's actions while he is behind the wheel, that's specific to your state. If your son has an accident, though, and you have insurance coverage, your carrier will do what they can to protect you in case of bodily injuries, etc. If your son had an accident and you're not insured...it's a whole different ball of wax. Could you be held financially responsible for his actions? Probably, but that's more a question for an attorney.
Who is liable if you have an accident while driving a disabled woman in her own vehicle?
It depends on whos fault the accident was, yours or the other driver.AnswerFor financial purposes though, so long as you are a covered driver her auto insurance will cover the damages.
If you get into an accident in a car not registered in your name with no insurance will you be sued or the person whose name the car is in?
AnswerWho was at fault in the collision? Why were you driving a vehicle that was not insured. Surely the drivers license test in your state asked you specific questions about insurance and you had to know that driving while uninsured is illegal. If you were at fault you are PERSONALLY responsible for the car and the damage that you caused. While the victim may go after both you AND the owner of the vehicle, legally you are responsible.In the UK if the accident was your fault you will be liable, but if you were driving the vehicle with the knowledge of the owner - the owner too is liable and in turn his insurer will indemnify a claim. UK and European law tries to track back to a motor insurance company so that a innocent victim receives the correct amount of compensation. Driving without insurance is a criminal offence, but if the accident was not your fault you should not be liable for injury and damage to another's vehicle. To establish fault in a car accident see the related link.
Does having power of attorney for someone incarcerated make you financially liable?
You are not personally responsible for any debts or obligations incurred by the incarcerated person. HOWEVER, the POA makes you a 'steward' of that person's property and if you squander or 'waste' it while administering it you could be held liable.
Will your insurance cover your car if you crashed while drunk driving?
If you have full covered insurance YES. Otherwise it will only cover the other person. DUI accident its just like a regular accident, with the difference that you will go to jail.
Who is the actor who lost his legs in a motorcycle accident?
In 1973 actor James Stacy lost his left arm and leg when he and his girlfriend, Claire Cox, were hit by a drunk driver while riding on a motorcycle. Ms Cox was killed in the accident. Stacy won a $1.9 million landmark lawsuit against the bar that served the drunk driver. Why would the bar have to pay when the idiot who was driving drunk drank the alcohol?
A car backed into you while you were on a hill and claimed you rear ended her you left the scene since there was no damage but she got your license plate are you liable or at fault for a hit and run?
If you were not moving at the time of the accident then you are not liable, but your leaving the scene may post legal problems as a hit and run.
Are you liable if someone gets hurt on your property while helping you?
Maybe. It depends on how and why they were injured. You invited them on your property, so you owe them a high duty of care. If they were injured due to a faulty step or a hole in the ground that you should have repaired, you'd be liable. However, if they were injured due to their own negligence, you wouldn't be. For example, if I brought my own chain saw and my own beer onto your property and managed to cut myself while drunk, you probably wouldn't be liable.
After leaving the casino you had a car accident can you suit the casino?
only if you are intoxicated,and if they served you more while already being intoxicated and you leave their establishment and get into an accident , they would be liable ! <><><> Depends on the laws of the country/state where the casino is located. Legal advice here is worth what you paid for it.
