Four Wheeling!

[JFadalla]

I live in Mobile, AL. Me and my friends were out four wheeling, I let my buddy's girlfriend ride mine. She ends up flipping it. I have liability insurance on the quad. What kind of rights do I have?? Should they have to pay for it?? Any help would be great. THANKS!

 

[JETX]

Me and my friends were out four wheeling, I let my buddy's girlfriend ride mine. She ends up flipping it. I have liability insurance on the quad. What kind of rights do I have?? Should they have to pay for it??

If she flipped it due to her negligence or malice, demand payment from her. However, if it was simply an accident (or due to her inexperience which YOU ignored in allowing her), then she would likely have no liability.

 

[JFadalla]

She flipped it, fishtailing and doing donuts. She owns a four wheeler, and has experience.

 

[Happy Trails]

She flipped it, fishtailing and doing donuts. She owns a four wheeler, and has experience.

Have you asked her to pay for the damage she caused?

You may consider taking her to small claims court if she refuses to pay.

Informaion:

http://research.lawyers.com/Alabama-Small-Claims.html

 

[JFadalla]

Well, it just happened Saturday. When it happened she seemed like her parents would pay. But her did never did say anything about it. I'm going to wait till tomorrow, and giver her mom or dad a call, and go from there.

 

[moburkes]

Why are you calling her parents? You didn't ask for their permission before allowing her to ride it, did you? SHE is responsible for the damage that SHE caused.

 

[xylene]

Why are you calling her parents? You didn't ask for their permission before allowing her to ride it, did you? SHE is responsible for the damage that SHE caused.

I don't think the guy is making a lawsuit against the parents... (which wouldn't work) but there is nothing wrong with checking the deep trough first...

 

[JFadalla]

SHE is 17.

 

[Ohiogal]

How old are you? Did her parents give her permission to ride the four wheeler? Did her parents even know she was riding the four wheeler? She had your permission to ride for the four wheeler? Why didn't you have comprehensive insurance on the four wheeler?