Wha to do if I sold my son a car and he had an accident before we transferred tile to his name?

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Wha to do if I sold my son a car and he had an accident before we transferred tile to his name?

I have the sales contract but the title was not transferred because my son is in another state and we had to be together to do the paperwork. I got a letter that I am being sued. Am I liable even though I sold the car. The insurance was still in my name also.

Asked on June 10, 2012 under Accident Law, Tennessee

Answers:

S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Unfortunately, you are liable for the accident if your son was at fault in the accident because you were the registered owner of the vehicle since title had not been transferred to your son.

You would be liable for the property damage to the other vehicle and the personal injury claims of the occupants of the other vehicle.  It would be advisable to refer the matter to your auto insurance carrier and your insurance carrier will handle this for you.  Your auto insurance carrier will provide you with an attorney at no cost to you.


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