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Who is liable if you are a cosigner and the primary driver has an accident and is charged with DUI?
As long as the driver has auto insurance on the vehicle there should be no problem, DUI or not. If there is no insurance on the vehicle you have a problem. In that case not only will you be liable for the damage to the vehicle you cosigned but you also may have liability for the injuries and damages for anyone they hit. You should be very careful about cosigning a loan with anyone. They will get payment from the one who is easiest to get payment from and that is you most likely.
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What can a cosigner do when the car was involved in an accident and he was not the driver?
I've seen enough 'Judge Judy' episodes to almost recite her exactly... Anyone who cosigns for something - is equally liable for any costs. Although they were not responsible for the actual accident - the other party can sue each cosigner for the cost of repairing the damages.The cosigner who was not driving - would then have to sue the driver to recover their money.
What could the driver be charged with if someone is injured or killed?
If someone in a vehicle accident is injured or killed, one or all of the drivers involved in the accident may be charged with vehicular manslaughter or felon reckless or drunken driving, depending on the circumstances. The driver charged does not necessarily have to be the one who caused the accident.
Is a drunk driver always at fault in an accident?
No, but if involved in an accident, even when not at fault, the drunk driver would still be guilty of, and could be charged with, DUI.
What would happen to the licence of a driver who has involved in an accident and did not stop?
They would be charged
If a car is stopped and the driver has exited the vehicle can the driver be charged with an accident if his car is struck?
Yes! It happened to me in Georgia!
Can a driver be charged for telling law enforcement at an accident scene he does not own the car because he does not have insurance?
yes,
What would happen to a driver who was involved in an accident and did not stop to help the person who was injured?
They would be charged with leaving the scene of an accident in addition to any other charges regarding the cause. There is no requirement to help the other driver.
Can you sue someone who borrowed money?
Yes it can be done. I'm in the process of doing so myself.
If you let your sister borrow your insured car and she is in an accident and charged for the accident does her insurance cover the accident or will yours?
In general, insurance follows the car rather than the driver. So, if your sister is driving your insured car and is involved in an accident, your insurance would typically be the primary coverage for the incident. However, it's important to review the specific terms and conditions of your insurance policy to confirm this.
What are the problems the primary renter may face if the rental car rented by him is driven alone by an additional driver who has only a learners permit?
Lawsuit if driver has an accident.
What is the consequence to the driver who is at fault in a car accident?
Usually liable for all damages and injuries, and may be criminally charged if there is a resulting death.
What is the most recent news about a fatal car accident that you have heard about?
On March 27, 2013 there was a fatal car accident in Missouri. Two people were killed in this accident Wednesday morning. The driver of a semitrailer was charged with involuntary manslaughter.
