QUESTION
Can I be liable when my name is on a title that my grown son is paying me for if he gets in an accident?
Asked on Feb 04th, 2014 on Personal Injury - Florida
7 ANSWERS
Edwin K. Niles
I guess you're talking about a car; not clear. If so, owner's liability is up to $15,000/30,000. Make sure the vehicle is insured according to law.
Answered on Feb 07th, 2014 at 1:23 PM
Auto Attorney serving Bloomfield Hills, MI
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Gregory M. Janks, P.C.
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Yes, Michigan has an Owner Liability Statute that makes an owner who allows another to drive a vehicle titled to them vicariously liable for any negligent operation of the vehicle. So your remedies are to be a named insured on the policy covering the vehicle or take your name of the title.
Answered on Feb 06th, 2014 at 6:17 PM
James Eugene Hasser
You have no liability for his actions unless he is an incompetent driver and you know it.
Answered on Feb 06th, 2014 at 6:17 PM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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Yes, transfer the title to his name and take a security interest.
Answered on Feb 06th, 2014 at 6:16 PM
Personal Injury Attorney serving Charlotte, NC
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Paul Whitfield and Associates P.A.
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The owner and operator of a vehicle are liable for its operation. You would be wise to put the vehicle in his name and record your name as a lien holder (just like the bank would do.
Answered on Feb 06th, 2014 at 5:55 PM
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Law Offices of John W. Merting, P.A.
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In Florida the owner and driver of a car are liable.
Answered on Feb 06th, 2014 at 12:51 PM
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Kelaher Law Offices, P.A.
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Yes. In Florida, the owner of a vehicle is just as liable as the driver, and if your name is on the title, then you're legally an owner.
Answered on Feb 06th, 2014 at 12:48 PM