QUESTION
Can I be sued if my adult son hit another car and injured the driver while under the influence in a car that is in both of our names?
Asked on Jun 25th, 2018 on Civil Litigation - Alabama
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My adult son hit and injured another driver while under the influence in a car that is in my name and he is the co-signer. I am concerned that I can be sued for damages although I was not driving and did not know my son was driving under the influence of a controlled substance. Please help.
1 ANSWER
Civil Defense Litigation Attorney serving Birmingham, AL
Partner at
Stott & Harrington, P.C.
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It is unlikely, unless you knew he was intoxicated and gave him permission to operate the vehicle, or if you knew him to be incompetent to operate a vehicle.
Answered on Jun 27th, 2018 at 1:13 PM