I am on the auto loan with my daughter but not on the title. What is my risk for being Sued?
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I am on the auto loan with my daughter but not on the title. What is my risk for being Sued?
I helped my 35 year old daughter, who has credit issues, to buy a car.
What is the risk to my being sued if I am just on the loan but not on
the title?
Asked on March 16, 2016 under Accident Law, Virginia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Helping someone buy or finance a car does not make someone liable for accidents in that vehicle: an owner can be liable for accidents even if she is not driving or even present in the vehicle, but if you are not on the title and only on the loan, you are not an owner. Therefore, you should not face liability in the situation you describe.
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