A person wrecked MY car into a garage and another car, Are they liable?

Question

I was at a girl's house for July 4, 2008 to celebrate.The motor for my window is slow and needs to be replaced, I just havent had time.So, It started to rain and I mentioned that I needed to go outside to roll my window up.The girl who lives at the house said I could put my car in her garage. When we got outside there was someone else's car in front of the garage door; however there was some space that if you were an excellent driver you might could have gotten through that space, I however didnt feel that I could get through that space so I said "I dont think that I can make it through" Long story short...I gave her my keys because she said she would move it and I said "nevermind let me go get Leslie to move her car" and in the mean time the girl who's house we were at drove my car and now my car has over $3,000 worth of damage to it and I only have Liability so, her or her parents have to pay full

Answer 1

The person driving the vehicle is responsible for all damages occured in an accident.  Depending on there insurance it usually covers them driving another vehicle. Tell your insurance company what happend and get there insurance info.  Then  let your insurance deal with there insurance company for best results.

Answer 2

A car isn't any different from any other possession.

She wrecked your car, it's her responsibility to pay for it.  If she has a good policy it probably covers her driving another car.

If you have full coverage, it would probably cover the damage to your car then your insurance company would try to collect from the driver.

But no matter who has what insurance, people are responsible for repairing the damage they cause.

Since their garage was involved, their homeowners might cover it.

If they refuse to take any action, there's always small claims court.

Answer 3

Under the circumstances, she would be liable.  She arguably drove the car without your permission (arguable because you gave her the keys) and caused the damage.  Even if you gave the girl permission, she is still liable.  They should contact their insurance company.

Answer 4

bottom line, you weren't driving, then they are liable.

Answer 5

the only way she could be liable is if you had full coverage but in my opinion yes she is liable for the damages

Answer 6

Nope.You are liable for the damage caused by your vehicle (which your insurance will pay) and your car will not be fixed. You gave permission to drive the vehicle and as such you are in the same situation as if you had been behind the wheel yourself. I realize that you say you told her to wait, but she had the keys and can absolutely deny that you told her not to drive. To prove your case you need reliable witnesses willing to testify that she heard you tell her to wait, but then again why didn't you just take the keys back? So, the only way that she would have to pay damages outright is if the vehicle was stolen (which you are claiming, and I bet you don't have a police report backing this up). You could take her to small claims court and sue her, but you would have to prove negligence, intent, or theft on her part and this would require a costly investigation and a very good lawyer (on top of final evidence saying she did this on purpose or it was caused due to gross idiocracy). The two items alone would probably cost you more than the repairs.

If she claims responsibility then your best bet is getting her to pay you on the side. Hopefully she is guilt ridden, because if she wants to tell you to stick it she has every right to do so.

Best of luck.

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