If I was involved in a car wreck as a passenger during a test drive and the dealership’s employee was driving, what legal action can/should I take?
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If I was involved in a car wreck as a passenger during a test drive and the dealership’s employee was driving, what legal action can/should I take?
I sustained no injuries.
Asked on January 6, 2013 under Accident Law, Texas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
A basic tort or personal injury suit in Texas involves an act, an injury, and causation. Essentially, you must show that you suffered some injury (to your person or your property) as a result of some act by the defendant. If you don't have any injuries or financial losses as a result of the accident, you wouldn't have anything to file a suit for. If you did have some type of injury, like loss of work, then you could consider those "damages" and file a personal injury suit against the dealership.
If you are concerned about the abilities or professionalism of the employee, your remedy really will be limited to sending a complaint to the car dealership owner.
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