QUESTION
Who is liable if my friend's mother lets her daughter and her daughter's friend with a license use car and got damaged?
Asked on Jul 13th, 2013 on Automobile Accidents - Michigan
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The friend driving went over a railroad crossing and damaged the under part of the car. The friend does not have insurance and the damage cost came to around $1000. Is the friend legally obligated to pay for the damages of her friend's mother's car?
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Ronald A. Steinberg
Certainly. She was driving, and she drove over the crossing, and she obviously was driving too fast.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2013 at 1:57 PM
The driver of the vehicle at the time of the damage is likely liable for the damage.
Answered on Jul 16th, 2013 at 10:14 PM
James Eugene Hasser
Yes, the friend is legally liable if they were negligent. It may be there's a problem with the crossing. However, the collision coverage on the car should cover the damages. Consider filing a collision claim.
Answered on Jul 16th, 2013 at 10:52 AM
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Yes. Old fashioned notion dating to Abrahams day and Moses day: pay for what you break called personal responsibility, the idea died out about 30 to 40 years ago.
Answered on Jul 16th, 2013 at 9:40 AM
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In Michigan you turn road damage claims into the insurer of the damaged vehicle under the Comprehensive coverage.
Answered on Jul 15th, 2013 at 7:51 PM
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The unlicensed driver of the vehicle is responsible. However, if the daughter knew that her friend did not have a license, then the daughter and/or the daughter's mother is responsible for the damages.
Answered on Jul 15th, 2013 at 7:51 PM