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Whose insurance is responsible?
A friend of mine rear-ended another car, the car is registered under my name my car. my friend doesn’t have insurance. I do have insurance. There’s no damage to the other car. The damage is completely to my car. My concern is this car is fairly new so I do not have it under my policy. How would things be resolved?
Asked on November 28, 2018 under Accident Law, California
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
As the registered owner of the vehicle, you are liable for the accident caused by your friend. Altlhough there wasn't any damage to the other vehicle, the occupants of that vehicle may have personal injury claims. Since your vehicle was uninsured, you are personally liable on those claims. Even if it had been insured, your friend is an unauthorized driver and your insurance company would have denied your claim.
The personal injury claims will include medical bills, pain and suffering and wage loss.
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