Who will get sued for car wreck damages if room mate was driving MY car in Oregon?
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Who will get sued for car wreck damages if room mate was driving MY car in Oregon?
This is in Oregon. I have a car in my name that is insured with my roommate as a listed driver on the insurance policy. He was at fault in a wreck and the damages are likely to exceed the maximum my insurance can pay and he has no insurance outside of being listed on mine.
Can I be named in a lawsuit to cover the excess or will he?
Asked on June 15, 2019 under Accident Law, Oregon
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
As the registered owner of the vehicle, you are liable for the accident.. Both you and the driver of your car will be named as defendants if a lawsuit is filed by the party not at fault in the accident.
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