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Allocation of Liability in Permissive Use Cases
“Permissive Use liability” describes a situation where the owner of a motor vehicle becomes liable to a third-party plaintiff for personal injuries or property damage caused by a driver the vehicle owner allowed to use the vehicle. THE PERSON CAUSING THE INJURY REMAINS PRIMARILY LIABLE, EVEN IN PERMISSIVE USE CASES The law considers the vehicle owner… Read More »
“Permissive Use” Liability for Auto Accidents (Continued)
As discussed in a previous post, motor vehicle owners may be held liable for negligent acts (and accidents) committed by third parties, if the owner granted permission for the negligent party to operate the vehicle. This liability, known as “liability for permissive use,” applies to owners (or bailees) of vehicles, but only when the vehicle was… Read More »
