No insurance, but using someone else’s vehicle with permission
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No insurance, but using someone else’s vehicle with permission
My son has a license, but no car, so has no insurance. He was driving a family members car with permission and was in a car accident. We live in Massachusetts. Should he be covered under the owners insurance?
Asked on March 25, 2017 under Accident Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Since your son was not on the insurance policy, the insurance company will regard him as an unauthorized driver not covered by the insurance.
The owner of the vehicle your son was driving, is liable for the accident. If the claim is denied, the owner of the vehicle will be sued for negligence by the party not at fault in the accident.
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