Legal Question in Traffic Law in California

uninsured motorist

My son is 19 living at home and is

driving uninsured. Could we be sued in

an injury accident?


Asked on 4/07/09, 9:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: uninsured motorist

The general rule is the owner of the car is responsible if the driver has permission to drive the car. There have also been instances where the parents provided the car to the child, who was known to abuse alcohol and drive, that the parents have been found liable for injuries from an auto accident.

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Answered on 4/11/09, 1:48 am


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