Legal Question in Personal Injury in Florida

A Few months ago my mother let our next door neighbor use her vehicle to run a few errands. He was insured at that time, i'm not sure if he still is. He got into an accident and the person he ran into left the scene. Now she is trying to after my mother for her bodily injuries and my mother doesnt have Bodily Injury coverage. Can she legally go after my mother or does she have to go after our neighbor that was driving the SUV? I think the lady that left was "At fault" because she left, but i'm not sure.


Asked on 11/03/09, 11:31 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

The owner of a vehicle is liable for the negligence of someone she loans it to.

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Answered on 11/08/09, 11:51 pm
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Both owner and driver are responsible. Both should notify their liability insurance carrier.

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Answered on 11/09/09, 10:57 am


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