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If the civil suit awards more than my insurance allows
If I am sued by the other driver and by some chance he is awarded compensation
greater than my insurance coverage allows, are joint assets shared with my wife
exposed?
Asked on August 17, 2017 under Accident Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Yes, your joint assets are exposed or vulnerable, at least to the extent of your interest in them (i.e., in a community property state, that would be 50% of the value of any joint assets), by any judgements in excess of your insurance coverage.
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