What to do if my fiancee sold a car to his friend but before he could get his name off the title the friend had an accident?

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What to do if my fiancee sold a car to his friend but before he could get his name off the title the friend had an accident?

Now the other person that was in the accident, has an insurer that is trying to sue my fiancée.

Asked on September 17, 2013 under Accident Law, California

Answers:

Tricia Dwyer / Tricia Dwyer Esq & Associates PLLC

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

Hello. The answer will be dependent upon the governing state laws. The person in need of legal counsel should seek an attorney licensed in the state of the incident who practices in the area of insurance law. If a lawsuit has been served, the person involved needs attorney help immediately as there are rigid time deadlines involved. Some attorneys are available seven days for emergency legal needs. Many attorneys will speak initially at no charge. Then, if legal work is performed, some attorneys will provide a reduced fee for financial hardship. Some attorneys may also assist you in a limited scope manner to conserve legal costs. All the best.

 

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Anne Brady / Law Office of Anne Brady

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

If your fiancee actually completed the sale of the car, he would have signed the title over to the friend.  So even if the car was still registered to your fiance, that does not make him legally responsible if the new owner gets in an accident with the car.  If the victim's insurance company's lawyer sues your fiance, a good attorney (for either your fiance or his insurance company) should be able to quickly get it thrown out on a motion to dismiss.


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