Legal Question in Insurance Law in New Jersey

Liability for Auto Damage

My brother was on his girlfriend's auto insurance policy and had an accident where he was found liable. The insurance company paid $5k in damages to the other party. The other party wants an additional $7k for damages, subequently my brother has passed away. Is his girlfriend now liable for the addtional $7k?


Asked on 4/03/09, 8:50 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott Levinson Korybski & Levinson

Re: Liability for Auto Damage

Your question raises other questions which need to be answered in order to adequately respond to you. You say that your brother was "found liable." Was that after a trial or was that a determination by the insurance company. If the other party accepted the $5,000 from the insurance company in settlement, the other party must have signed a Release and it would be important to see what was contained in that release. It is probable that the other party accepted that settlement as a full and final settlement and cannot seek recovery from anyone else for those damages. Please feel free to contact me should you wish to discuss this further.

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Answered on 4/03/09, 11:14 am


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