What are my right if I lent my truck to a friend who was involved in an accident?
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What are my right if I lent my truck to a friend who was involved in an accident?
They hit a house and my auto coverage is not enough to cover the repairs to the home. I am now being sued.
Asked on February 4, 2013 under Accident Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You need a lawyer. You need to countersue/cross claim your friend. Your friend is the driver and you need to find out if your insurance covers drivers who are not on your policy and/or if you also need to sue your friend's auto insurance company. This is going to be drawn out but not surpising you are personally sued. Just make sure your lawyer quickly sues all parties/cross claims.
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