If Someone Steals My Car and is in an Accident, Am I Liable?

Auto Accident Lawyer St Louis

If your car is stolen and the person who stole it is in an accident, then you are not liable for the accident. The state of Missouri is an “at-fault” state in auto law. That means when an accident occurs, only one party is found at fault and liable for an accident. The at-fault driver …

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Updated: August 18, 2024

Can the Pedestrian Be at Fault in a Car-Pedestrian Accident?

Hit by a pedestrian

Pedestrians also have an obligation to act as any reasonable person would to protect themselves. When you are in an accident and you hit a pedestrian, in most cases you, the driver, would be found at fault. However, although the law holds the driver to a higher level of awareness and demands that they exercise …

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Updated: March 31, 2018

Is My Teenager Covered if They Drive My Car and Are in an Accident?

My teen was in a car accident

Once your teen has their driver’s license, it is important that you name them on your insurance policy. It is scary enough the day your child gets their permit to start driving, but it’s even more so when they get their license and you realize that you can no longer sit in the front seat …

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Updated: July 18, 2019