Someone "borrowed " my car while i was Out of state and had an accident . I have evidence.?

Question

I have my air tickets & hotel fees& other Proofs . I recently recieved a claim for $10000.00 form the rental company involved ,What are my options?

Answer 1

I don't fully understand why you are getting a claim from a rental agency.  Was it a rental car that was damaged?  I also don't understand what you mean when you say someone 'borrowed' your car.  Did they have permission to use it?  If so, when you loan out your car, since insurance goes with vehicles, not drivers, you also loan out your insurance coverage.  It doesn't matter if you were out of town or not, your car, your bill.  Turn it in to your insurance company and let them handle it.

If you didn't allow that 'someone' to use your car, report your car stolen.

Those are your only options.

Answer 2

The owner of the car is responsible.

Unless you have evidence that your car was STOLEN, you are liable.

You can sue the person who "borrowed" your car and recover the damages.  Unless you gave them the key, etc.

Answer 3

The owner of a motor vehicle is liable for all persons operating that vehicle unless they can demonstrate, beyond any reasonable doubt, that the person operating the vehicle did so without the permission of the vehicle owner.

This means you would pretty much have to charge that person with having stolen your vehicle while you were out, and criminally prosecute them for that offense.  Otherwise, you are indeed liable to any damages caused by that person.

Answer 4

If you have something like a security tape showing clearly that someone entered that vehicle and drove off, then you may  have a case, otherwise, the rental company is coming after you because they have a contract with you and the car was left in your care.  You need a lawyer so you can try to protect yourself from this.

Answer 5

This is a question for a lawyer.

Answer 6

If you mean they stole your car, you can file a complaint with the police. If they decide not to prosecute the case, you can file a civil suit. Speak to your lawyer for more details.

If you willingly let them, you let them, so it's your fault. (I think, I can't be sure for this one)