QUESTION
For an owner of an automobile to be liable for property damage in an accident, must they be operating the automobile?
Asked on Oct 25th, 2011 on Automobile Accidents - Alabama
1 ANSWER
Typically, insurance follows the car. In other words, if you have given permission for someone to drive your car, your insurance will cover that driver for any property damage caused.
Steven A. Schwartz
Attorney/Partner
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Answered on Oct 26th, 2011 at 2:59 PM