So I asked a question the other day about a friend whos truck i wass borrowing with intent to possible buy. I got in a low speed 5mph collision he hadd lied said he had insurance on the vehicle when he didnt....
Now to escape financial responsibility he is trying to backdate the Title on the car and release of liability to prior to the accident and pin everything on me. Kinda stuck here and don't know what to do. The ladies insurance company has yet to contact me, nor the Highway Patrol who took the report.
As for me I don't own a car, thats why I wanted to buy his truck, thus I didn't have insurance coverage. I was relying on his statement that his truck was covered and covered all drivers..
So is the act of him backdating the title and liability illegal? Can he get away with it? What should I do? I don't think its write for him to try and escape out of this by screwing me for his financial irresponsility with his vehicle.
2006-12-09 06:33:37 · 8 answers · asked by BlaBla 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
Wow, what a wonderful friend, he wants you to take the responsibility because he didn't follow the law and put insurance on a vehicle he owned. If you were driving with his permission, the responsibility for his vehicle remains with him as the owner of record on the date of the accident. Do not take the title backdated, if he insists it's going to be that way, return the truck and get whatever you paid for it back.
No, forging a document is not legal. You shouldn't even have to ask.
2006-12-09 07:30:41 · answer #1 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually it is his own fault because he loan the vehicle to you which you where not insured under his insurance in the first place. Also you don't mention any paper work regarding loaning the car to you which therefore is still his fault in loaning you the car. Again, regardless if he had insurance or not, he should have not loan you the car in the first place with out proper insurance paper work and again is still his own fault and he can not sue or backdating the title. I suggest you talk to a lawyer who specialized this Field and ask for a second opinion. Good luck.
2006-12-09 06:45:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal to backdate the documents, but unfortunately you are still liable. If you caused the accident it is your fault and you have to pay. If you are contacted with a claim, negotiate it. Don't assume you have to pay whatever they ask. Depending of where you are the seller could also be held liable.
2006-12-09 06:38:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what variety of auto is it? A Mercedes? A BMW 850? A mint concern Mustang GT? Your automobile is over 20 years previous and that i doubt that's well worth everywhere close to 5 grand. The coverage employer has no selection yet to finished your automobile if restoration costs exceed the cost -- it relatively is a state regulation, no longer an coverage employer rule. you will possibly desire to do a sprint diagnosis on the genuine, marketplace value of your automobile. locate as many automobiles as very comparable to yours as achievable on the marketplace, (form, ideas, mileage and concern), interior a one hundred mile radius. If the advise elementary promoting cost is $5,000 then that's what the insurer will pay you. make certain and save a catalogue of the automobiles and touch numbers.
2016-10-14 08:35:13 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not right,contact their insurance company on your own,and the police tell them what your friend is trying to do,you may have to pay a small fine for driving it with no insurance,but hey it beats having your friend pin it all on you and if they get caught you could be charged as an accomplice.
2006-12-09 06:49:17 · answer #5 · answered by Marie A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a laywer and a new friend, do you have a license at least? Your friends a jerk for trying to do this, get a lawyer soon. Good luck
2006-12-09 06:42:06 · answer #6 · answered by graciegirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's illegal but won't he need to get a notary to sign the title transfer?
2006-12-09 11:21:25 · answer #7 · answered by Sun and Sand 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you crash it you pay for it ,you need to be responsible for it ,how long were you driving it or test driving it if you were driving it for a while a couple of days or so you pay the bill if you were only on a test drive and crash his insurance co should pay the bill
2006-12-09 08:19:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋