Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Georgia

Civil Court regarding MVA

My daughter was recently in a MVA, her fault,driving her boyfriend's truck while he was a passenger. Now he and his family are claiming she should pay for the damages. They are stating they will take her to Civil court over the cost of repairs for both his truck and the other car. Who is responsible for payment(costs not covered by his insurance)? We were not given an opportunity to know what the damages of his truck were (other than police report)or an estimate of the cost involved to repair the truck, merely a statement that, ''you owe $600.00'' after the truck has been repaired. Both my daughter and her boyfriend are over 18 years old, can his mother sue her for the damages to his truck ( title in his name). Do you have any advice?


Asked on 9/27/05, 4:17 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

Re: Civil Court regarding MVA

The person at fault is usually the person who is liable for damages. In this case, assuming she was at fault, it appears as though your daugher is potentially liable for the cost of repairs for both cars. A lawsuit may be filed by the owners of the vehicles, or the insurer who paid any damages. If so, your daughter will have the opportunity to contest the amount of damages.

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Answered on 9/27/05, 4:23 pm
Scott Delius Delius Law Firm, P.C.

Re: Civil Court regarding MVA

You need to call the auto insurance company that insured the vehicle at the time of the accident that your daughter was driving and report all of this to them asap. They will handle the claim. That is why you have car insurance.

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Answered on 9/27/05, 6:57 pm


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