Re: 18 year old son

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On 9/30/05, Matthew Holt wrote:
> Hello my son is 18 years old and he was dirving a car
> registered to me when he got into an car accident. It was
> his fault and he is covered under my insurance. If a claim
> is more than the insurance covers can I be liable for the
> difference? I heard that in this case in California I may
> only be liable for damages up to $15,000 even though I was
> not involved in the accident.

Since you are the registered owner of the car, you are
ultimately responsible for any and all damages that are
incurred. You may then sue the one responsible for the
accident for damages you are out, and I know you wont since
it is your son. I know, it sucks, but at least you did have
insurance.