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am i resposible
I sold my car to my mother-in-law and she never got it registered apparently she was in a accident her fault. I recieved a letter from the dot stating that if I didn’t have proof of insurance on the car I am goinng to lose my license. I live in Iowa. I sold car 10/29; she got in an accident 11/27.
Asked on December 8, 2017 under Accident Law, Iowa
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Since you are still the registered owner of the vehicle, you are liable for the accident in which your mother-in-law was at fault even if you were not present at the scene of the accident.
Your liability includes property damage (cost of repairs) to the vehicle not at fault in the accident. You are also liable for the personal injury claims of occupants of the vehicle not at fault in the accident. The personal injury claim(s) will include the medical bills, pain and suffering, which is an amount in addition to the medical bills, and wage loss.
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