Q: Subrogation claim after uninsured car accident?
I was in a car accident after my girlfriend knowingly let me drive it. The car was uninsured and unregistered at the time. But now the other drivers insurance company is trying to suspend the drivers licenses of both my girlfriend and I. She got me to sign a document stating i would both pay her back for the car, and pay for the other persons damages as well. Is there any way i can get out of it?
A: If the her is your girlfriend, then you can go legal or realism. Realism is if you don't have the money now you won't be able to pay her back. Secondly, has the case gone to judgment? Depending on the amounts bankruptcy is an option. Another issue is what you got for signing it. If it lacked "consideration" or some benefit to you, you may have a voidable contract. However, a lot depends on what you signed. At this point you really need to at least get a consultation with a lawyer, face to face. You may have to pay a consult fee. Pay it and consult.
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