If I was driving with an expired license in dad’s car and had an accident, can he be sued?
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If I was driving with an expired license in dad’s car and had an accident, can he be sued?
I sideswiped someone today after trying to avoid rear-ending a series of cars after a van speed past us using the shoulder then cut off a semi. I found out my license expired on my birthday
32 days ago. I was driving my father after a eye surgury in his car with comprehensive insurance. Can he be sued? Can I? I have insurance with my car.
Asked on May 24, 2016 under Accident Law, Kansas
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Your father is liable for the accident because he is the registered owner of the vehicle you were driving.
These cases are routinely resolved between the insurance companies and seldom result in a lawsuit. Don't worry about any lawsuit. Refer the matter to your father's insurance carrier. If the company denies the claim because you were not an authorized driver on your father's policy, then refer the matter to your insurance company.
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