If I was driving a friend’s car with my permit and she was in the car with me and I totaled her car but her insurer will not cover the damage because I was driving, do I owe her any money?
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If I was driving a friend’s car with my permit and she was in the car with me and I totaled her car but her insurer will not cover the damage because I was driving, do I owe her any money?
Asked on August 21, 2015 under Accident Law, California
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Your friend could sue you for negligence due to the accident in which you were at fault. Her damages amount of monetary compensation she is seeking in the lawsuit would be the loss of her car, the value of the car.
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