If I was driving my girlfriend’s car and had an accident but I’m not on the insurance, is her father who co-signed for the auto loan responsible for any part?

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If I was driving my girlfriend’s car and had an accident but I’m not on the insurance, is her father who co-signed for the auto loan responsible for any part?

Can the other party come after him for anything legally?

Asked on April 10, 2015 under Accident Law, Texas

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 8 years ago | Contributor

Co-singing for a loan, by itself, does not make someone liable or potentially liable for an accident. Only if he is also on the title (i.e. is an owner or co-owner of the car) could he be liable, since a vehicle's owner is responsible for the damage, injuries, etc. caused by persons who drive the car, if that person was at fault.


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