What to do if recently I was driving my friend’s car and backed into a parked car?
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What to do if recently I was driving my friend’s car and backed into a parked car?
There was no damage to my friend;s car but there was damage to the other car. I called my insurer and it stated that it needs to go through my friend’s insurer and should have no affect on his insurance. He won’t go through his insurance since he had an “at fault” accident recently. What are my next steps or options? Since I was the driver, does it even affect his insurance?
Asked on June 4, 2013 under Accident Law, California
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Your friend is liable for the accident because he was the registered owner of the car you were driving.
Insurance rates increase for many reasons or even no reason. It may affect his insurance with higher premiums because it is an accident for which he is liable as the registered owner of the vehicle.
As for your next step, assuming you left a note on the damaged parked car, if the owner of that car contacts you, you can refer the matter to your friend and/or your friend's insurance carrier.
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