Birmingham, AL asked in Car Accidents for Tennessee

Q: Step Father and Mother wrecked my car that I didn't have insurance on

My mother and stepfather took a vehicle i owned (she had a spare key) without my express permission and they wrecked...i did not have insurance cause i didnt drive that particular vehicle...my mother is willing to take responsibility without me having to sue her etc...but is that possible? She will admit to driving the vehicle without permission none of that is the issue I just want to know what trouble I could be in if any and what to do?

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Anthony M. Avery
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  • Knoxville, TN
  • Licensed in Tennessee

A: Your Mother needs to make arrangements with the other driver to pay them off. With the paid in full receipt, notify the Financial Responsibility Section of the DOS, with your license number.

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