Legal Question in Personal Injury in Alabama

From a criminal aspect probably not. However, if the owner carelssly, recklessly and/or knowingly placed a dangerous vehicle into the hands of another to operate, the owner may have some civil liability exposure. If the owner had insurance and the operator was a permissive user then the owner's auto-policy may also come into play as primary coverage. Although your question is very straight forward the answer as to civil liability is hard to say because of the interplay of the facts and possible insurance coverage exclusions. I am putting our law firms web address at the bottom of this response and would encourage you to visit our web site and the motor vehicle accident resource center. In addition, you may want to order our publication: Motor Vehicle Collisions: A Victim's Handbook - Ala ed. It's free and can be ordered through our web site. If you have more questions please feel free to contact me via our toll free #: 1 866 975-7766.

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