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Who would be liable if you were driving a friend's vehicle and got into an accident and they did not have insurance?
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∙ 18y ago
The driver's insurance would then be considered "secondary," meaning if the owner of the auto didn't have insurance, then if the person driving the car had insurance, they would be liable.
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If you have an accident driving your friends car who insurance covers?
typcially , ''insurance stays with the car'' meaning the insurance on the vehicle would be primary..........
What if you are driving someones car that doesnt have insurance and you get in an accident but you did not know they did not have insurance?
Usually, it is the responsibility of the owner. However, if you have insurance on your vehicle, they will step in as secondary coverage...including covering the damage to the vehicle you were driving, if you have the coverage.
What if your driving a friends uninsured vehicle with them and have and accident with another uninsured vehicle but you do have uninsure motorist insurance on your own car who insurance is responsible?
Since you are the only person with insurance it would be your insurance that pays, if your policy says this situation is covered. It depends on your insurance policy. Some cover you, others don't
Are there policies or companies that cover anyone driving your vehicle?
If you have insurance on your car, and someone else is driving it, and has an accident your insurance rate will go up but it will cover the damages to the other persons vehicle.
Your son was driving his friends car with permission and got into an accident - does he have to pay top fix the car himself or does insurance cover this.?
That depends on the insurance that you and the friend have. Your insurance may cover your son in any vehicle. Same as with the friends insurance covering any driver. You just have to call and ask.
If you have auto insurance get into an accident while driving someone elses vehicle will you be covered by your insurance?
You should immediately report the accident both to your own insurance company and to the vehicle owner's insurance company. Depending upon which state you are in, either one or both insurance companies is responsible.
What happens if you are driving a friends car who has insurance are you covered?
As long as you have a license. The insurance follows the vehicle, not the driver.
If you are driving someone else's car does your liability insurance pay repairs to the vehicle you are driving?
No, liability insurance is when there are injuries involved. If you are injured in an accident when someone else is driving your car, your liability insurance would cover your medical costs. Comprehensive and collision insurance on the car you were driving should pay for damages to the vehicle.
Can your car insurance not pay if you have an accident in the insured vehicle but no valid license?
Sure. If you have no valid license, you have no business driving a car at all. If you weren't driving illegally, you wouldn't have had the accident.
Why is car insurance mandatory?
Driving a vehicle raises the risk of an accident. An accident may damage one's own vehicle or may damage a third party. This may cause financial or legal penalties to the owner of the vehicle. To avoid all or to compensate for the consequences we should opt for insurance. There are 2 types of vehicle insurance. Third-Party Insurance: - Comprehensive Insurance
Is your insurance liable if your vehicle wasn't involved in a fatal accident?
If you were driving someone elses vehicle and involved in an accident whether it be fatal or not then the person who owns the vehicle should have insurance on it and then the accident would be covered on that policy but if it goes over the amount that they have then its possible for yours to kick in and pay any extra.
Driver become subject to liability insurance law when accident damages amount to?
You are subject to liability insurance requirements whether or not an accident occurs. An accident has nothing to do with liability requirements. You are required to have liability insurance of at least the minimum required by your state before getting into a vehicle and driving it. Driving is what triggers the law.
