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my girlfriend got in an accident in my car? Now I’m getting sued.

My girlfriend got in accident in my car, when I didn’t give her permission to drive my car. Now I’m being sued, for property damages, 2 years later. I showed up to the accident site, when the cops showed up to talk to them. I didn’t have insurance at the time, thus why I did not allow her to drive it, but she took the keys anyways. Please help me.

Asked on May 19, 2009 under Insurance Law, Florida

Answers:

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

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

I'm sorry to hear about the accident involving your vehicle.  I'm wondering if your girlfriend then is still your girlfriend now, and whether or not she had insurance at the time.  And was she named in the lawsuit, as well?  If not, and you would like to include her, you can file a third party suit against her for the damages if the court finds you liable.  That way she may be responsible to pay for some or all the damages. If she is still your girlfriend and you don't want to sue her, discuss this with her and get her to pay for at least half the damages for which you are being sued.


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