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Is owner of car responsible for uninsured driver?
My daughter was involved in an accident, whereby the driver crossed 2 lanes of traffic before hitting her. She is under doctors care and just recently found out that she has permanent muscle damage in her neck and will need to continue weekly therapy for an unknown length of time. In addition, we have found out that the owner of the car never told his insurance company that his son, [who is a licensed driver] would be driving the car, as such was not covered. Do we sue the fatherfor medical insurance coverage, her insurance only will let her get $10,000 and if she has to continue therapy, that will not last long, she is only 24 yrs. old with a lifetime ahead of her.
Does she go after the $10,000 and hope she doesn't have trouble in the future? Or do you have another solution? thank you for your help.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Is owner of car responsible for uninsured driver?
I urge you to seek the assistance of a competent personal injury atty.
You should schedule a formal consultation with a lawyer. A good means of obtaining an attorney referral is by contacting your State's bar association, or your local county bar association. They probably have a web site and charge a nominal fee for the referral. Most attorneys either provide a free initial consultation, or charge a nominal fee.
Good Luck
The above information is provided as a courtesy, without any consideration and without knowledge of the specific facts. Do not rely on this information. Seek a formal consultation with an attorney.
Re: Is owner of car responsible for uninsured driver?
Generally, if the owner gave permission for the driver to use the vehicle then the owner is liable. Even if the insurance company refuses to provide coverage that does not relieve the owner of responsiblity.
Do you know if the owner has any assets?
You probably should file a lawsuit against both the owner and driver.
Has your daughter's insurer paid all of her medical bills in a timely manner?
You should schedule a formal consultation with a� lawyer.� A good means of obtaining an attorney referral is by contacting your State's bar association, or your local county bar association.��� They probably have a web site and
charge a nominal fee for the referral.� Most attorneys either provide a free initial consultation, or charge a nominal fee. I would be happy to meet with you.
Good Luck.-Elliot Goldstein (I also have a Tampa office)
The above information is provided as a courtesy, without any consideration and without knowledge of the specific facts.� Do not rely on this
information. Seek a formal consultation with an attorney.
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