Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

My 19 year old son rear ended somebody while driving car owned by me. Our insurance had lapsed. I expect that his license will get suspended. Will I as the owner of the vehicle be financially liable to the other party?


Asked on 3/28/10, 8:30 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Philip Iadevaia Law Offices of Philip A. Iadevaia

Yes. You are financially responsible as the registered owner of the car. Good luck.

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Answered on 4/02/10, 8:40 am
Steven Kuhn Steven Kuhn

As the registered owner of the car, you are liable up to $5,000 for property damage and $15,000 to any one person injured in the accident and $30,000 for all persons injured pursuant to California Vehicle Code Sections 1750 and 1751. If your son has a poor driving record you could have unlimited liability for negligently entrusting the vehicle to him.

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Answered on 4/02/10, 8:43 am
BRUCE NELSON BRUCE E. NELSON ATTORNEY AT LAW

Yes Mr.Kuhn is right but the vehicle code sections are 17150 and 17151 I am sure he mistakenly omitted the numeral one.

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Answered on 4/02/10, 9:41 am


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