Who’s insurance covers accident by non-licensed driver?
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Who’s insurance covers accident by non-licensed driver?
My 14 year old daughter hit a curb in a parking lot, with the 16 year old daughter of the
car’s owner in the front seat. I’d guess it is about 2k worth of damage. Is the car owner’s insurance responsible given my daughter is not an insured driver?
Asked on July 21, 2016 under Accident Law, Indiana
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
The car owner's insurance will deny the claim because your daughter was not an authorized driver on that policy.
The car owner could sue you for negligence. Damages (the amount of monetary compensation) the car owner will be seeking would be the cost of repairs (property damage). The car owner can file the lawsuit in Small Claims Court.
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