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Indirect liability

My uncle lives with me.
He has his own car and insurance
policy.
If he gets in a car accident could I still
be sued because the car and insurance
are registered to my address?

Asked on August 8, 2017 under Accident Law, New Jersey

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 7 years ago | Contributor

So long as you are not the registered owner of the vehicle and your uncle is not on your aito insurance policy, then you would bear no liability in the event that he had an accident. If he was renting a room from a 3rd party, they would not be liable so why would you be? That having been said, since you share a residence with him, if he is not listed on your insurance policy, then do not let him borrow your car since he would be an unauthorized driver and in the event of an accident not be covered.

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 7 years ago | Contributor

Having a car registered at your address does not make you liable any more than the landlord of an apartment building would be liable for a tenant's accident simply because the car is registered at the landlord's apartment building. If your uncle has his own car and insurance, you would not be liable for any accident he is in unless you let him drive your car, and he had the accident in your vehicle (a car's owner is liable when those whom he/she lets drive his/her car have an accident in it).


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