Q: Someone else was diving my car without my permission and hit someone. Am I responsible for cost of damages?
I live in Florida. The accident happened in Florida. The injured person in the other car is now trying to sue me for damages
A: Yes, you could still potentially be liable. However, if the vehicle was stolen, that would be a viable defense. Once you've been served with the lawsuit the first step should be to contact your insurance to see if they will provide you with an attorney to represent you in the lawsuit. This article may offer some insight: https://flcivilcounsel.com/can-i-be-sued-even-if-i-wasnt-driving-the-car/
Tim Akpinar agrees with this answer
A: I'm sorry for your ordeal. You're probably not going to be able to change the mind of the plaintiff. Their attorney has likely included the operator and current registrant as defendants. As my colleague recommends, contact your carrier as a starting point. Good luck
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