If I sold my sister a vehile and signed over the title but she has not registered it, can I be held responible for an accident that she may have?

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If I sold my sister a vehile and signed over the title but she has not registered it, can I be held responible for an accident that she may have?

Asked on April 11, 2012 under Accident Law, Wisconsin

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

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Since you are still the registered owner of the vehicle, you will be liable for an accident in which your sister is at fault.  Your liability would include property damage to the other vehicle (cost of repairs) and if the occupants of the other vehicle are injured, you would be liable for their personal injury claims.  Their personal injury claims will include their medical bills, pain and suffering, which is an amount in addition to the medical bills, and documentation of any wage loss.


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