Whenan auto insurance policy is inthe names of 2 different people,can both parties be sued in case of an accident or only the person driving at the time?
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Whenan auto insurance policy is inthe names of 2 different people,can both parties be sued in case of an accident or only the person driving at the time?
Both people living in the same household.
Asked on August 10, 2011 Florida
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
The automobile policy is evidence as to who are insured under the vehicle that is designated under the policy.
The policy typically has no bearing as to who ends up getting sued in the event of an accident involving the car by a plaintiff. The insurance policy designates who is covered for insurance purposes as to the car in the event of a lawsuit.
In most lawsuits arising from an accident involving a car, the person or persons named in the lawsuit are typically the driver of the vehicle, its registered owner, and any other person or entity who may have contributed to the accident (faulty repair of the vehicle by a mechanic).
If both people in your question are named on the car's insurance policy are its registered owners, they and its driver could be named in a lawsuit stemming from an accident involving the vehicle.
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