If our 18 year old son is driving my husband’s old car and he gets into an accident with his younger friends in the car, what are the risks for us?
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If our 18 year old son is driving my husband’s old car and he gets into an accident with his younger friends in the car, what are the risks for us?
We insured him in our name as an added driver occasional driver. I am very concerned he wants to drive some younger friends 16 and 14 around in his car. I am afraid that is a bad idea and would like to know what laws are in regard to this question.
Asked on September 3, 2015 under Accident Law, New York
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
If your son is at fault in an accident, your husband will be liable because your husband is the registered owner of the vehicle. Liability will include property damage cost of repairs to the other vehicle not at fault in the accident and the personal injury claims of the occupants of the other vehicle not at fault in the accident.
The personal injury claims will include compensation for medical bills, compensation for pain and suffering which is an amount in addition to the medical bills based on the medical reports and wage loss.
If the case is NOT settled with your husband's insurance carrier, your husband will be sued since he is the registered owner of the vehicle your son drives.
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