If my 43 year old son is out of work and I pay for his car insurance, can I be held liable?
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If my 43 year old son is out of work and I pay for his car insurance, can I be held liable?
His name only on the policy.
Asked on December 15, 2014 under Accident Law, Michigan
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Paying for someone else's insurance does not make you liable. You would only be potentially liable if you were the owner or co-owner of the car (e.g. it was titled in your name), or if you were driving his car at the time of the accident.
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