If someone else is driving my vehicle while under the influence will i get charged?

Question

What is someone even gets in an accident and kills someone, will I be able to get sued since the car is under my name?

Answer 1

yes, if you know they are drinking and driving .. but that car is your responsibility since it is in your name.

Answer 2

I think your question should be posed differently. Such as - What penalties would I face If someone else is driving my vehicle while under the influence? Most states have modeled their drunk driving laws after the state of Michigan's - toughest ones in the land. Basically, it states that under the law, people who knowingly allow drivers to get behind the wheel while impaired could face prosecution and the same penalties as the driver (this rarely happens though). What would also be looked at is where did this person get his alcohol from? If from a bar, then the bar would also be liable under the Dram Shop laws. It states (simplified version) In accordance with liquor liability laws, establishments serving alcohol have a duty to stop serving customers who are clearly intoxicated. If that customer injures or kills a third party (or is injured or killed themselves) as a result of the establishment’s negligent alcohol service, the establishment may be held liable in a court of law.

Answer 3

You can be charged civially, not criminally. You provided the means for the drunk driver to cause the accident. By proxy you can be held liable in a civil court for damages incurred. The plaintiffs woudl need to prove you gave consent for the driver to use your vehicle. If yes, you have a problem. If the car was technically stolen, then you would have a solid defense. It's not really a yes or no question.

Answer 4

You can be sued for damages to the other persons vehicle and you can also be sued for any hospital expenses that may be incurred; you can also be sued for any expenses that may be incurred for the funeral service...you can't be charged with murder or anything like that (well, unless you were aware that the person driving the vehicle was intoxicated/under the influence when you allowed them to drive your vehicle, then, you might be charged with something).

Answer 5

Will you be charged? Possibly. If you knew he was impaired and gave him permission to drive, it's possible. If he gets into an accident and kills some, will you be sued? Absolutely. Insurance follows the car, not the driver. Anything that happens to your car is on you. Be very careful who you loan it to.

Answer 6

If you were not in the car, and you loaned the vehicle to the person while the person was sober, you could be held civilly liable and your insurance company would most likely be sued. You can't be held criminally liable for someone else's actions if you had nothing to do with it.

Answer 7

Yes, the car is your responsibility so you may be held at least partly responsible. Especially if you knew the person had been drinking and allowed the person to drive your vehicle.

Answer 8

Probably, they'll sue anyone who was even remotely involved, as far as being charged with a crime, that would depend on what can be proven. If you lent your car to the person after they were already drunk, then negligent homicde could very well be a charge. It depends on what you knew, and with what intent.

Answer 9

If you know they are driving your car under the influence then, yes, you can be charged in many jurisdictions. You can be held responsible.

Answer 10

I don't think so, but if that person is not on your insurance, your insurance may not give you any money for the car that was damaged. I would keep my keys in my pocket and stay sober to make sure no one drives your car drunk.

Answer 11

If you knowingly allowed someone to use your car while drunk, yes, you could be sued. As for whether you could be charged with a crime, that depends on the state you're in.