If my son and I are on a loan together for a vehicle and the insurance is in both our names, what is my liability if he gets into an accident and hurts someone?

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If my son and I are on a loan together for a vehicle and the insurance is in both our names, what is my liability if he gets into an accident and hurts someone?

Asked on March 10, 2015 under Accident Law, Washington

Answers:

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

Answered 9 years ago | Contributor

Since both you and your son are on the insurance policy and you are a co-signer on the loan, you will be held liable if your son is at fault in an accident.

Your liability will include property damage (cost of repairs) to the other vehicle not at fault in the accident.  You will also be liable for the personal injury claims of the occupants of the other vehicle not at fault in the accident.

Your liability on the personal injury claims will include the medical bills, pain and suffering (an amount in addition to the medical bills) and wage loss.  Compensation for the medical bills is straight reimbursement.  Compensation for pain and suffering is determined by the medical reports which document the nature and extent of the injuries.  Compensation for wage loss is straight reimbursement.

 

 


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