can my daughters insurance be liable for a portion of the settlement since I let her borrow my car to follow me home cause she could not drive her 5 speed. She wrecked and hit a car and side swiped a person.
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can my daughters insurance be liable for a portion of the settlement since I let her borrow my car to follow me home cause she could not drive her 5 speed. She wrecked and hit a car and side swiped a person.
Asked on December 25, 2016 under Accident Law, Alabama
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
If you (or any person driving your car) was at-fault, you can be sued personally for any damage caused. A lack of insurance does not affect your liability. If there is no insurer to pay and you ar sued a have a judgment obtained against you, you must pay any judgment out of your own funds. If you don't have the cash, your wages can be garnished, your bank accounts seized, etc.
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