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Who is liable in an accident - the owner of the vehicle or her son?
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∙ 16y ago
the owner of the vehicle is always responceable in this situation..
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Your 16 year old son took the car without permission and has no license he was in a car accident in ny Nassau county Is the parent liable or the owner of the vehicle?
A parent is liable of any damages their children do. The car owner is not liable for any damages caused if the vehicle was stolen.
Who is liable if your underage son drives your car?
The owner of the vehicle is going to be held liable for any damages caused by the underage driver.
If your 16 year old son has an auto accident and the vehicle is in his name and the insurance is in his name can you be sued?
Yes, he is still a minor and as such you may be held liable for his actions.
Can your license be suspended if an auto accident involved your uninsured car driven by my son in law who's insurance excluded the car?
As the owner of the car you're liable as well as responsible for maintaining insurance coverage on your vehicle. If you knowingly allowed your son in law to drive a vehicle which is not insured is even worse. Therefore, yes, your license can be suspended, especially if you're sued and a judgment is issued against you.
Which insurance would be liable if our 16 year old son was involved in an accident driving someone elses auto with their permission ours or the owners?
The owners insurance will be responsible for coverage in an accident involving permissive use of their vehicle.
What happens if your 19 year old son who has a license gets into an accident and he's not insured on the parents policy?
If your 19 year old son gets into an accident but is not insured, typically he is the one responsible for the accident, as he is considered an adult. Depending on the circumstances, the owner of the car may also be considered liable for any costs resulting from the accident. The details of the law varies from place to place.
Am i liable if my son is in an auto accident?
Well this depends on a lot of factors. For one if he is under 18 yes, you are liable. He is a minor. 18 or older no, hes an adult. Now, if he is 18 or older and you are on the title, then yes you can be liable. Technically they can go after anyone on the title, even if you weren't driving. Mark Owner of Denvers Insurance
As the registered owner of a vehicle with insurance what happens if your son is involved in an accident with your vehicle if he lives with his mother and is listed on her policy?
I am an Insurance Broker - dependant upon where you live, your son's accident will be covered, either by your policy (considering you have adequate coverage, or his mother's, considering her coverage) Here in Canada, no-fault allows our own insurer to cover the vehicle, no matter the driver.
My son had permission to operate a friends vehichle and the car was in an accident and totaled. is he liable for payment?
if there is insurance it should pay for the loss
If you purchase a vehicle for your son but your ex-wife has custody are you liable if they do not purchase insurance?
If the car is in your name you are responsible not your ex wife. she would be liable if the car was in her name.
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 owner signs title of car to son and he failed to register or transfer title can he be sued if son has accident and is at fault?
No, the father cannot be sued. If the owner signs it over to his son, then the son is the one responsible for the damages.
