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20 yo daughter @fault in fatal car accident insured under parents can parents be sued

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jules1183

Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Maryland

A 20 year old girl drivng alledgedly under the influence of alcohol is at fault in a car accident and is in critical condition and male driver of the other vehicle is dead. The car the 20 year old was driving is insured under her parents and she is insured as a driver of the car. Can the victims family sue the parents for the actions of their daughter?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
 


ecmst12

Senior Member
The parents could be named if they all live in the same household, especially if they also own the car. Their insurance will defend.
 

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