Borrowed car liability and negligent entrustment in auto accident cases
It is common knowledge that, when a reckless or careless motorist causes a traffic accident, he or she is liable for any damages caused. But if the reckless driver was using a borrowed vehicle, then victims may be able to bring a lawsuit against the vehicle’s owner as well under a doctrine called liability for negligent entrustment. For instance, if a vehicle owner loans his or her vehicle to someone he or she knows is a careless, unlicensed, or incompetent driver, then the owner would be partially liable. If a vehicle owner knowingly loans a vehicle that is not safe to drive, he or she may be held liable.
If you or someone in your family has been involved in a traffic accident involving a borrowed vehicle, the personal injury attorneys at Grossman Law Offices can help you build a strong case. Traffic accident lawsuits are complicated, especially if they involve many defendants (as quite a few of them do). Without the help of an experienced attorney, you may not be able to receive an adequate settlement. Luckily, our offices have been helping victims of car accidents for twenty years and we know how to handle these cases. If you or someone you love has been hurt in a car accident, contact the personal injury attorneys at Grossman Law Offices and make sure your injuries are fully compensated.
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Accident Personal Injury Attorney Michael Grossman
| Posted on:
5/3/2010
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