Chicago, IL asked in Car Accidents for Kentucky

Q: Husband isnt on my insurance but was in a minor accident. I didn't know he had my car and nor did I give him permission

Insurance sent me a letter saying he's not insured and asking if I had knowledge and or given him permission. What would be the outcome of me telling them I didn't know or give permission verse me telling them I did know and have him permission

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Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
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  • Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Wyomissing, PA

A: If you say he had no permission they won't cover and it's a mess. If you say he had permission they may cover if he wasn't a regular user, unless he was specifically excluded.

Also if he wasn't excluded hopefully you listed him in the application as a driver living in the household.

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