QUESTION
My 19 year old son had an accident while driving my car.
Asked on Sep 12th, 2017 on Automobile Accidents - Florida
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After the accident in a mall parking lot while waiting for the police to arrive they exchanged insurance information. She made a comment that she had to sue the insurance company in her last accident to get paid. My son was concerned about this comment and shortly after the police arrived she complained of pain and went to the hospital. I have very good insurance and they paid for our car immediately. They told me not to worry about the rest. Today I received a letter from an attorney stating that I was the driver (again, I was not the driver and was not in the car my adult son was the driver) and that I may be liable for damages for negligence and to send them some requested personal information. I called my insurance and they again said not to worry, just forward them a copy of the letter. My question is: Should I contact an attorney? Am I liable for my adult sons accident since he is in college and I owned the car? If they don't settle with USAA can I be sued and could they win?
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You are legally liable as if you were driving because it was your car. Its always wise to hire your won lawyer, though it costs some expense, to keep the insurance carrier honest as many times they will act in thier own finanical interest more than your if they can get away with it. Its simply a judgment call.
Answered on Sep 19th, 2017 at 9:02 AM
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