Am I liable if my name is on the title of a car when there is an accident?

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Am I liable if my name is on the title of a car when there is an accident?

My daughter is 23. She can get a cheaper insurance rate if I add my name to her car title but will I be responsible if she were in a car accident?

Asked on April 27, 2012 under Accident Law, Florida

Answers:

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

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

If your daughter is at fault in an accident, you will be liable as an owner of the vehicle since your name is on the title.  Your liability would include the property damage (cost of repairs) to the other car and liability for the personal injury claims of the occupants of the other vehicle.  The personal injury claims will include compensation for the medical bills, compensation for pain and suffering, which is an amount in addition to the medical bills, and compensation for wage loss.


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