Legal Question in Traffic Law in Mexico

Liability in US for accidents in Mexico

A jeep was broadsided in Mexico by a Mexican cab that left the scene. A person was injured in the jeep. That person is now tryiny to sue the driver of the jeep. The injured person was not wearing a seat belt. The driver was. The vehicle was a rental. Does the driver have liability when back in the US?


Asked on 8/09/06, 9:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: Liability in US for accidents in Mexico

It is nearly impossible to get a rental in Mexico without insurance coverage. Did you have coverage? If so, then they should pay. If not, then the passenger can sue you -- your recourse is against the phantom-never-to-found Mexican cab driver.

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Answered on 8/10/06, 11:57 am


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