One of the key issues in a car accident is determining which driver is at fault or negligent.\u00a0 In some situations, the law can assign fault to someone who was not driving or even present in the car at the time of the accident.\u00a0 Below are the instances where this can occur.<\/p>\n
When an employee drives the car.\u00a0<\/strong> Employers are responsible for wrongful acts, including negligent driving, while the employee is performing job duties.<\/p>\n When you let an incompetent or unfit driver use your car.\u00a0<\/strong> When you lend your car to someone who is reckless, incompetent or an unfit driver, and they cause and accident, you are liable for injuries and damage resulting from the accident.\u00a0 This act is called negligent entrustment, where the plaintiff must prove that the car owner knew, or should have known, that the driver was incompetent at the time permission was given.<\/p>\n How do you know if someone is incompetent, reckless or unfit to drive? \u00a0If they are…<\/p>\n