Can I be sued personally for an accident in a company vehicle whileI was on the clock?
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Can I be sued personally for an accident in a company vehicle whileI was on the clock?
No tickets were issued; no witness’s; very minor damages.
Asked on July 19, 2011 under Accident Law, Texas
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you were at fault in the accident, it is possible you could be named as a defendant along with the company, the registered owner of the vehicle, in a lawsuit, but don't worry because it is unlikely the case will get to that point. Since there was minor damage, the case will most likely be settled with the company's insurance carrier. If the case is settled, no lawsuit is filed. If the case is not settled, and a lawsuit is filed against you and the company, the company's insurance carrier will provide an attorney at no cost to you.
If you were at fault in the accident and the other driver was NOT injured, and the only damage is minor property damage to the other vehicle, the possibility of this not being settled with your company's insurance carrier and a lawsuit being filed is very very slim. Again, don't worry about it.
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