What to do if I rented a car and my boyfriend at the time borrowed it but then gave it to his cousin who had an accident?
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What to do if I rented a car and my boyfriend at the time borrowed it but then gave it to his cousin who had an accident?
The cousin got in a car accident with the rental (he never went to the hospital). He rear-ended a city bus. The car was towed and salvaged. The rental company just sent me a bill for $14,000. Can I sue?
Asked on October 14, 2013 under Accident Law, New York
Answers:
Paula McGill / Paula J. McGill, Attorney at Law
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
LICENSED IN NEW YORK
When you rented the car, did you take out insurance or did your go through your insurance company? If you went through your insurance company, you should contact them as soon as possible. In addition, have your boyfriend contact his insurance company. I assume you did not put either of them on the rental form. If you are sued and your insurance company is not going to hire counsel to represent you, you must hire an attorney. Your attorney will undoubtedly advise that you bring in your boyfriend and his cousin into the lawsuit.
Tricia Dwyer / Tricia Dwyer Esq & Associates PLLC
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Hello. You would be wise not to post details on a public website and I suggest to you that you ought to obtain private legal counsel. Your post raises many questions. Some attorneys are available seven days for emergency legal needs. Many attorneys will speak initially at no charge. Then, if legal work is performed, some attorneys will provide a reduced fee for financial hardship. Some attorneys may also assist you in a limited scope manner to conserve legal costs. All the best.
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