I am liable for my 18 year old’s car accident ?The insuance says the limits have almost been met for medical bills for the other person.
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I am liable for my 18 year old’s car accident ?The insuance says the limits have almost been met for medical bills for the other person.
Asked on June 12, 2009 under Accident Law, Wisconsin
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
If you are the owner of the car he was driving at the time, you probably can be held liable, although it isn't quite automatic in most states. I'm not a Wisconsin lawyer, and the law and procedure can be different from one state to the next, and I don't have all the facts. The details might matter, so you need to have the entire situation reviewed by a lawyer in your area, for advice you can rely on. One place to look for an attorney is our website, http://attorneypages.com
In most states, if you allow someone to use your car, you are liable, along with the driver, for an at-fault collision.
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