Legal Question in Personal Injury in Georgia

We are letting a friend drive our truck. If he wrecks or hurts someone with the truck are we held accountable since our name is on the truck?


Asked on 3/18/11, 1:35 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Probably. And bear in mind your insurance may not cover him if he drives it regularly.

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Answered on 3/18/11, 1:44 pm
S. Carlton Rouse Rouse & Co., LLC

If you have knowledge of your friends dangerous proclivities, e.g. he likes to dive drunk, etc. then there is a possibility you could be held liable if you should have known better. Most auto policies will cover individuals that operate a vehicle with the consent of the insured owner. That said, look closely at the provisions of your contract. Good luck,

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Answered on 3/18/11, 2:12 pm
Cyrus Malekabadi Law Offices of Cyrus K. Malekabadi

The fact that you are even asking this question seems to indicate that you believe there is a large possibility your friend will wreck or hurt someone.

Don't let your friend drive the truck.

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Answered on 3/18/11, 2:33 pm


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