Legal Question in Personal Injury in Florida
are you liable if you lend your car to friend and he kills someone in accident
5 Answers from Attorneys
It depends. If your friend paid you, or was doing something for you, then it's possible. It depends on the exact facts of your particular case. Essentially, if you are either directing his behavior or somehow benefiting from it, then you could be on the hook. If you just simple let him borrow it for nothing in exchange and no requests, then your liability is lowered.
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As owner, you are responsible for anyone driving with your permission.
Yes.
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Yes because you are the owner and gave the person permission to drive your car.
yes- since you gave permission and in many situations are wealhier than the person driving so anyone injured will probably sue you first. I recommend my clients review how they hold their assests (name) and who might use them in order to achieve an asset protection plan that will work if things like this situation happens. If you need asset protection advice feel free to send me an e-mail or call me.