Since the title and loan for my daughter’s car is in my name but she has her own insurance, if she were to get in an accident would or could I in any way be held liable for any damages?
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Since the title and loan for my daughter’s car is in my name but she has her own insurance, if she were to get in an accident would or could I in any way be held liable for any damages?
Could someone sue and go after my assets?
Asked on August 10, 2015 under Accident Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Since you are the registered owner of the vehicle, you are liable if your daughter is at fault in an accident. Your liability would include the property damage (cost of repairs) to the vehicle not at fault in the accident. In addition, you would be liable for the personal injury claims of the occupants of the vehicle not at fault in the accident. You would be liable for the medical bills, pain and suffering, which is an amount in addition to the medical bills, and wage loss. If the case is not settled with your daughter's insurance carrier, you will be sued because you are the registered owner of the vehicle.
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Since you are the registered owner of the vehicle, you are liable if your daughter is at fault in an accident. Your liability would include the property damage (cost of repairs) to the vehicle not at fault in the accident. In addition, you would be liable for the personal injury claims of the occupants of the vehicle not at fault in the accident. You would be liable for the medical bills, pain and suffering, which is an amount in addition to the medical bills, and wage loss. If the case is not settled with your daughter's insurance carrier, you will be sued because you are the registered owner of the vehicle.
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