QUESTION
Can I be held personally liable for a car accident my adult son had driving in a car I owned and insured?
Asked on Aug 15th, 2017 on Automobile Accidents - Florida
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My adult son had a car accident when he was 21. It was a minor accident but he was ticketed as at fault and two years later the other party is claiming injuries and seeking damages. They offered to settle for the policy limits ($100,000) but my insurance company apparently isn't willing to do that and has told me we will be served with a lawsuit. My son is unemployed and has no assets, but I have a good job and assets. Can the other party go after my assets? Do I need a lawyer separate from the insurance company's attorney?
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Yes - you get sued equally under the dangerous instrumentality doctrine. You may want to retain your own lawyer simply because the insurance company hired lawyer serves that master regardless of thier claims otherwise.
Answered on Aug 16th, 2017 at 5:10 AM
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