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Would I Be Liable for Damages If Another Person Crashes My Vehicle?

March 8, 2017/in /by damg20

The laws that govern insurance liability vary from state to state. In California, the auto insurance policy of the vehicle – and not necessarily the driver – is usually considered the primary insurance in an accident. As such, if another person drives your car and causes a wreck, you or your insurance company will most likely be responsible for covering the damages.

Determining insurance liability is not always straightforward – especially when the at-fault driver is not the owner of the vehicle. If you were injured in a crash and you are not sure who is liable for your medical bills, lost income, and other damages, contact Jeffrey E. Estes & Associates.

Attorneys Alton J. Smith and Jeffrey E. Estes have more than 30 years of experience litigating personal injury cases. We have recovered more than $150 million for our clients. Call 855-290-8080 to schedule a free consultation with a car accident attorney in San Diego.

Do I Need to List Other People on My Insurance Policy?

The answer to this question depends on how often another person drives your vehicle. Anyone who drives your vehicle regularly – whether they are relatives, roommates, or neighbors – needs to be listed on your policy. This is true even if the person does not live in your household. However, if a person only occasionally drives your vehicle, he or she does not have to be listed on your policy. Contact your insurance provider if you are not sure whether another driver should be listed.

If a person who is listed on your policy causes an accident while driving your vehicle, he or she should be covered by your policy. If that person is not listed, the insurance company may challenge the claim if it has reason to believe that the person who caused the crash drives your vehicle regularly. Also, some insurance contracts state that they do not cover drivers who have multiple DUI convictions or other infractions on their record. If you lend your vehicle to such as person, your insurer will not cover the damages.

What If My Insurance Does Not Cover All of the Damages?

If another person crashes your vehicle and your insurance coverage is not enough to cover the damages, you may have to pay the difference out of your own pocket.

What Are the Minimum Insurance Requirements in California?

According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles, all drivers in our state are required to carry auto insurance that meets the following minimums:

  • $15,000 for injury or death of one person per accident;
  • $30,000 for injury or death of two or more people per accident; and
  • $5,000 for property damage per accident.

If you were injured in a car accident and you have questions about insurance liability, contact Jeffrey E. Estes & Associates. Both Jeffrey E. Estes and Alton J. Smith hold AV Preeminent ratings by the Martindale-Hubbell attorney rating service.

Call 855-290-8080 to schedule a free case evaluation with a personal injury lawyer in San Diego. You can learn more about car accident liability in California by visiting the USAttorneys website.

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Experience matters. Of course, you need a lawyer who knows the law, but you also need someone who has the experience necessary to give informed counsel. Estes and Smith have extensive experience litigating serious injuries and accident claims related to motor vehicle accidents, including but not limited to commercial truck accidents, construction site equipment accidents, tour bus accidents and aviation accidents. They have won substantial settlements and verdicts for past clients.

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2021-06-08
I first retained the services of Jeffrey Estes about 20 years ago. I have referred friends and coworkers to him. They've all been very happy with the outcome due to the great service and the tremendous financial compensation. I highly recommend Jeffery Estes & Associates for your personal injury attorney. Do not settle with insurance companies without Jeffery and his team's representation.
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Ana Hribernik
2020-09-15
Jeff made all of the difference on my families case. I can't thank him and his whole team enough for their kindness, hard work and determination to get my case resolved!
Whitney Mason
Whitney Mason
2020-09-04
Jeff was a godsend. Truly thankful for his good work on my case. The whole team there at the office is phenomenal. I couldn't have expected a better result. I can't recommend this firm enough.
Alberto Malave
Alberto Malave
2020-08-20
I had an outstanding experience with Mr. Estes and his whole team. Very professional firm! Compassionate, honest and very reliable. He took great care to thoroughly explain the entire process from start to finish. Highly recommend!!
Stephen Kluthe
Stephen Kluthe
2019-04-22
Had an excellent experience with Jeff. He helped me through a personal injury case that I had where I was injured in a car accident. He did an excellent job preparing me for the trial and representing me. His professionalism is top notch and he's genuinely nice and easy to connect with. He was able to win the case for me and got a judgment much higher than I had even imagined which has been absolutely life changing. I would recommend him to everyone looking for services he provides.
Wayne Mealhouse
Wayne Mealhouse
2019-03-28
Holly Hauske
Holly Hauske
2018-02-07
I'm very pleased with my representation of Attorney Estes! He represented me in a profession manner, and was able to litigate my case out of court. I would totally recommend Attorney Estes should an accident be involved, especially caused by another person and they have done your bodily harm and totaled your vehicle.
Amanda Pentiuk
Amanda Pentiuk
2018-02-07
Mr. Estes is both professional and down to earth. He took the time to explain things to me and was always there when I called. I am forever in debt to him for what he did for me winning my automobile accident lawsuit. The compassion that he showed for me made me feel like I was part of his family and I cannot say enough good things about him both as a human being and an attorney.
Dee Branch
Dee Branch
2017-06-06
Attorney Estes was very helpful and knowledgeable in giving me details about my case. He handled it personally and got me what i felt i deserved. Highly recommend hiring this attorney if you want one that will take your case personally and be with you every step of the way!

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