Crest Park, CA asked in Car Accidents for California

Q: If I allow another driver (who is covered by their own non-owner car insurance) to borrow my car.

And they get into an accident. Can the driver of the other vehicle also sue me since the car is registered in my name?

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3 Lawyer Answers

A: Yes, and your insurance is primary for you and the driver who borrowed your car.

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A: MOST LIKELY. THERE ARE MANY THEORIES WHY YOU COUYLD BE SUED FOR LENDING YOUR CAR. BEST OF LUCK.

A: YES

INSURANCE FOLLOWS THE CAR.........THUS YOU LOOK AT THE CARS INSURANCE NOT THE PERSONS INSURANCE AS THE PRIMARY INSURANCE TO PURSUE

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