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am i legally responsible
i had an accident with my former employers personal vehicle. After putting in a
claim with the insurance company the explained that he was not fully covered on
the vehicle hence they would not be taking responsibilty, now he wants me to pay
him for the car.
Asked on August 7, 2017 under Accident Law, New Jersey
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Who was at fault? Assuming that it was you, then you are liable for any damages caused to your employer's vehicle not covered by insurance. Further, in an "at will" work relationship, an employee can be terminated for any reason or no reason at all, that is absent an employment contract/union agreement to the contrary or for any form of legally actionable discrimination being a factor. Therefore, you may want to pay these damages as per your employer's request.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Where you are fault? That is, were you driving carelessly or negligently in causing the accident? If you were at fault, then you are legally responsible, or liable, for the damage you caused and would have to pay for it; if you were not at fault, you are not responsible. Liabiltiy, or the legal responsibility to pay, in a car accident is based on fault.
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