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Am I liable if my boyfriend got a DWI in my car?
Asked on Jan 30th, 2013 on DUI/DWI - Michigan
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My boyfriend took my car and go a DWI and hit someone. Am I liable? Can the other person sue me?
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Michael J. Breczinski
Yes you can be liable for any injuries' involved in the accident. Both the driver and the owner are liable.
Answered on Feb 06th, 2013 at 3:27 AM
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Unfortunately, if the car is registered in your name, you are liable for any accidents which occur whether you are driving or not. The other person can sue you as the owner of the car.
Answered on Feb 01st, 2013 at 8:37 PM
John J. Carney
You should never lend your car to anyone, especially a guy who is going to get drunk and hurt someone. You are liable for any damages and so is he. Your insurance company will defend you unless they decide hat it is not covered under your policy.
Answered on Feb 01st, 2013 at 8:34 PM
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Not for the DWI, but absolutely you are for any injuries or damages that the other person sustained. That person will undoubtedly sue you for monetary damages. If the person was hurt, it could be substantial.
Answered on Feb 01st, 2013 at 7:33 PM
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Yes, the owner of the car is potentially liable for an accident which happens when another party is driving the car with permission.
Answered on Feb 01st, 2013 at 2:16 PM
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You could be civilly liable if they could prove negligent entrustment (like boyfriend is drunk all the time; you gave boyfriend the keys to drive knowing he was drunk, etc.)
Answered on Feb 01st, 2013 at 2:13 PM
No. You are not liable for anything your boyfriend did. The other driver can not sue you. If your vehicle was not insured at the time of the accident, the police could give you a ticket for failing to insure the vehicle and for allowing someone else to drive an uninsured vehicle.
Answered on Feb 01st, 2013 at 2:12 PM
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Depends on whether or not he is excluded from your insurance. A claim against you may be negligent entrustment. Your insurance should be notified.
Answered on Feb 01st, 2013 at 2:12 PM
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In Michigan the vehicle may be immobilized if you knew about his driving and drinking.
Answered on Feb 01st, 2013 at 2:12 PM