can a spouse be responsible for an accident if the car and insurance is in the other spouse’s name?
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can a spouse be responsible for an accident if the car and insurance is in the other spouse’s name?
My daughter’s husband has a car that is only in his name and is only insured by him not my daughter. He lent the car to someone who got into an accident with a motorcyclist. Is my daughter liable for any claims the motorcyclist puts through?
Asked on April 6, 2017 under Accident Law, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Unless your daughter lives in a community property state, she will not be personally liable for any claims resulting from this accident. That having been said, since her husband can be held liable, to the extent that they have jointly held assets (i.e. bank accounts, real estate, etc.), they could be at risk.
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