Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York
Person A died on a Saturday in May 2012. A relative of Person A was in an accident while driving Person A's car the next day (a Sunday). The relative was not insured. Can the Executor of Person A's estate be sued for personal injury?
Asked on 12/27/12, 11:28 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
If the relative was driving with permission, the owner's, through his Executor, is responsible.
Answered on 12/27/12, 12:13 pm
Permission and consent to drive the car is the key to coverage. If the driver had it from the Estate, the loss should be covered. Best, M. E. Zuller
Answered on 12/31/12, 9:03 am
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