Who is responsible for repairs on a vehicle when the dealership let the new owner drive off without insurance?
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Who is responsible for repairs on a vehicle when the dealership let the new owner drive off without insurance?
I recently bought a used truck from a dealership, at the time of purchase they asked for my current insurance information so I assumed that they added the vehicle to my insurance. The same day I drove off of the lot I hit black ice and drove out of control into a tree. When I called my insurance to claim the accident I found out that I never had that vehicle added to my plan. Is the dealership responsible for the repairs? If not what are my options?
Asked on June 17, 2009 under Accident Law, Colorado
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
You assumed that they added the vehicle to your insurance. They assumed that you gave them the insurance because you had already added the vehicle, or notified them that you were buying it.
Who was more justified in their assumption? In this case, quite possibly the dealer. I think your best option, right now, is to have an attorney in your area review all of the facts, to give you reliable advice about what to do next. You can find lawyers in a number of places, including our website, http://attorneypages.com
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