LawRato

Are co-passengers liable in case of an accident


02-Apr-2023 (In Motor Accident Law)

My question is my 3 friend and me were going in car we meet with an accident it's was my friends car who was driving we meet with an accident n one person who was standing on road died is main console is are the people sitting in the car are liable or only the driver

Answers (1)

Answer #1
477 votes

In case of an accident the negligent driver is at fault. In case where the driver is driving the car, the driver is liable with the owner of the car. In your case where your friend was driving the car and he is the owner of the car as well, he will only be held responsible for the accident and not the co-passengers.

Disclaimer: The above query and its response is NOT a legal opinion in any way whatsoever as this is based on the information shared by the person posting the query at lawrato.com and has been responded by one of the Divorce Lawyers at lawrato.com to address the specific facts and details.

Report abuse?

Comments by Users

No Comments! Be the first one to comment.

"lawrato.com has handpicked some of the best Legal Experts in the country to help you get practical Legal Advice & help."