If i crash my friends car. would I be hold responsible?
2007-07-05 09:15:31 · 8 answers · asked by David 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
well i was watching judge Judy the other day, great show by the way..and a girl about 19 was driving her friends car. well she crashed it and Judy ruled that she didn't have to pay because the friend was giving her responsibility to drive the car...she said the only way she would be held for responsibility was if she was recklessly driving the vehicle and this was not the case..
2007-07-05 09:22:19 · answer #1 · answered by Sean R 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The driver of a vehicle is responsible for that vehicle under the law. That means anything in the vehicle is in YOUR possession, and anything done WITH the vehicle is by YOUR judgment. If you get into an accident, whether its your fault or not, you are responsible for the vehicle you are driving. If the friend's insurance pays for it, then you're not liable to monies involved for replacement or repair to it. But, as stated correctly in another answer, the driver of the other vehicle(s) involved can absolutely sue you personally if you are at fault.
The best thing to do when you borrow a friend's car is to first check the vehicle thoroughly for anything illegal that might be in it. Don't worry about your friend's privacy. That friend lost that right when he/she gave you the car to use. Second, drive as if there was a police officer behind you at all times. The last thing you want is to get into any kind of trouble, accident or not, with another persons car.
Although most states and jurisdictions have similar laws and practices, its always good to check for laws specific to your area. Good luck, and be safe.
2007-07-06 01:35:06 · answer #2 · answered by Wassime 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I'm afraid I have to disagree with Sean. Judge Judy is about as legally astute as my beloved grandmother.
If the other person caused the accident, then that person is obviously responsible. On the other hand, if you caused the accident using your friend's car, even though his insurance will cover it, the driver is still responsible and could be charged for any violations of the law.
2007-07-05 09:42:06 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Her coverage must be the corporate to hide damages on the grounds it somewhat is her veh, and you had permisson to force it.. Now if the veh is totaled, she would in basic terms get truthful marketplace fee for the motor vehicle.. to date as a deductible is going that doesn't precisely word in this situation till they minus her ded from the charge they supply her.. A ded is what you pay in the previous coverage will pay out.. occasion if damages are a million,500 money, and your ded is 500.. you will possibly ought to pay the 1st 500, and coverage might pay the different a million,000. it somewhat is obviously in the adventure that your have comp, and coll... Ded's very from 0 money to a million,000... Her coverage would pass after yours for some type of reimbursement looking on what exchange into reason at the back of twist of fate, and if alcohol, or drugs have been in contact.. good success....
2016-09-30 23:20:50 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're the driver at fault, YES. If you hit another car, the other driver can sue you personally, and if there's criminal activity (i.e. drunk driving) involved, you can be prosecuted.
2007-07-05 09:23:04 · answer #5 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you were driving. Hopefully for you his insurance covers people that borrow his car.
2007-07-05 09:23:03 · answer #6 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how could your friend possibly be responsible? just think about that? if you own a knife and your friend stabbs your neighbor do you think you would get in trouble for murder?
2007-07-07 12:21:45 · answer #7 · answered by Nicole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you would .
2007-07-08 03:47:52 · answer #8 · answered by Mick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋