The Different Theories for Liability

The person driving the vehicle at the time of the crash was listed on the owner’s insurance policy.

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The person who caused the accident was an “agent” of the owner.

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The owner “negligently entrusted” their vehicle to the driver who caused the accident.

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If there is no surviving spouse, child or parent of the deceased, the entire estate will be divided equally among any surviving siblings

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The person driving the vehicle at the time of the crash was listed on the owner’s insurance policy.

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The person who caused the accident was an “agent” of the owner.

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The owner “negligently entrusted” their vehicle to the driver who caused the accident.

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If there is no surviving spouse, child or parent of the deceased, the entire estate will be divided equally among any surviving siblings

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