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Am I liable for son's auto accident?

Asked on Jan 30th, 2015 on Automobile Accidents - Kentucky
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My son was in an auto accident and the other party is wanting more than my insurance coverage allows. Are my bank account assets at risk, and if so, what can I do to protect them? Here are some more details. State : Kentucky His age at time of accident : 19 His status : Full Time Student. He was traveling to school. I owned the car. He is on my insurance policy as the primary driver of the car. He was deemed to be at fault. He has no tickets or other accidents.
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Personal Injury Attorney serving Cincinnati, OH
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For the other driver to individually collect against you, there would have to be evidence that you negligently entrusted your motor vehicle to your son when you knew or should have know that he was not a competent driver.  While age is certainly a factor, youthfulness is not dispositive.  Absent evidence that your son has a bad driving record, there is little likelihood that you could be held responsible for any amount in excess of your insurance coverage limits. Your son could responsible for the excess, bit the excess liability can be discharged through bankruptcy. If a lawsuit is filed against you and your son, then your insurance company is required to provide you with a defense attorney to protect your rights.
Answered on Feb 25th, 2015 at 6:21 AM

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