Son in accident, not on insurance, should I say I was driving?

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Son in accident, not on insurance, should I say I was driving?

Just got his permit, we drove to church together. He bumped a car in the parking lot, no police involved. when I got insurance I said my husband and I are the only drivers in the household, which is true. My son doesn’t live with us and this was a one-time drive while he was visiting. Is it to my afvaNTAGE TO TELL MYINSURANCE Company I was driving.

Asked on November 12, 2017 under Accident Law, Idaho

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

It may be to your advantage IF not caught out, but if you are caught in a lie, you will have been committing insurance fraud and could potentially go to jail. It's like with taxes: hiding income from the IRS is illegal, but is to your "advantage" if you are not caught; but if you are caught, it can be very, very bad. Similarly, what you propose is illegal (and immoral); it can save you money IF never caught, but if you are caught violating the law, things can go very, very badly for you.


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