Legal Question in Traffic Law in Ohio

accident liability

My daughter had a minor accident with a car in my name. She hit a utility pole at a cost of $3500. The electric company is now suing me because the car was in my name, therefore liable. The only reason the car is in my name is for financing reasons. It was never intended for me and it has never been in my possession. My daughter didn't have insurance at the time and can't afford to pay for the damage. Am I still liable simply because the car registered in my name.


Asked on 2/07/09, 9:25 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bill Hanner Hanner Law Office

Re: accident liability

Assuming that your daughter is not a minor and that you did not co-sign her license application, you are not liable simply because the car was registered in your name. In order for you to be liable for damages, the electric company would have to prove that you were negligent in letting your daughter drive the car.

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Answered on 2/07/09, 10:43 am


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