What can I do if my ex-boyfriend registered a car in my name last year and had an accident?
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What can I do if my ex-boyfriend registered a car in my name last year and had an accident?
I found out after he crashed the car. Yesterday I was served papers I am being sued for injury the person sustained in the accident. I did not initially pursue criminal charges against him, should I or is it too late?
Asked on November 30, 2014 under Accident Law, New York
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you should pursue criminal charges against him: what he did was a crime (e.g. a form of identify theft). Not only are charges appropriate, but pressing charges will help convince the person suing you (or, if not him, the court, if he continues with the lawsuit) that you are not responsible. Then forward a copy of any police report, etc. you file to the other party, with an explanation that this is not your car and you were unaware it was registered, without your consent, in your name, and also provide them everything you have about contacting/finding your ex-boyfriend to show that you are helping them find the resposible party.
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