If I was at fault for an accident in my mother’s car but I don’t have a license, will the insurance company still cover the damages to her car?
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If I was at fault for an accident in my mother’s car but I don’t have a license, will the insurance company still cover the damages to her car?
It has full coverage/full tort. My license has been suspended for years which is another fight I’ve been dealing with.
Asked on June 24, 2015 under Accident Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
While you (or your mother) need to check the terms of her insurance policy to be sure (since an insurance policy is a contract and is governed by its written terms), generally, an insurer would not cover the damages, because allowing someone to drive the car who may not drive legally is generally a violation of the policy; if the policy is violated by the insured, the insurer does not typically need to pay.
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