I’m the lehal owner of a vehicle that was at fault and without insurance in a collision with injured parties. I have not yet been named in a legal suit. What should I do?
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I’m the lehal owner of a vehicle that was at fault and without insurance in a collision with injured parties. I have not yet been named in a legal suit. What should I do?
I gave my son a truck with the
agreement that he would keep it insured
and transfer the title I signed over
to him he was at fault for an
collision. How liable am I?
Asked on July 8, 2016 under Accident Law, Arizona
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
As the registered owner of the vehicle, you are liable for the accident.
Your liability would include property damage (cost of repairs) to the other vehicle and the personal injury claims of each occupant of that vehicle.
Your liability on the personal injury claims of each occupant of the other vehicle would include their medical bills, pain and suffering (an amount in addition to the medical bills) and wage loss.
If the case results in a lawsuit and court judgment against you which you cannot afford to pay, you may want to consider filing bankruptcy.
If you are eligible to file Chapter 7, that is a type of bankruptcy which will eliminate the debt (court judgment against you in the auto accident case).
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