Legal Question in Insurance Law in Utah

Unlincensed Driver

My minor unlicensed, (does not even have his permit) son was given permission to drive his friend�s car with his friend in it. There was an accident with no injuries but damage to the vehicle. Are we required to pay 100% of the damage? (We do feel like it is a shared responsibility)


Asked on 11/03/06, 4:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: Unlincensed Driver

The party giving permission is legally liable for the damage. However, your son should morally not escape responsibility. Make a deal with the injured party, and make sure your son pays ALL of the damages, regardless of who initially pays the debt. Make sure he gets a job and actually earns the money. There is a greater lesson to be taught here than what the law would teach.

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Answered on 11/06/06, 5:43 pm


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