do i have insurance coverage in another state other than the one i live in and am insured in?
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do i have insurance coverage in another state other than the one i live in and am insured in?
my car is insured in michigan and iam going to lend my car to a relitive who lives in kentucky for several months, will we be protected under insurance if they were in an accident.
Asked on June 22, 2009 under Insurance Law, Michigan
Answers:
J.M.A., Member in Good Standing of the Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
I am a lawyer in CT. If you lend your car to your relative in another state and there is an accident that is the relative's fault, your insurance will be tagged (i.e. be responsible for paying the claim). Generally, most states have what is called a permissive use statute. under this statute, the owner's insurance on the car is primary for purposes of compensating the non-at-fault driver.
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