Posted on November 24, 2009 by Bryan Fears

I was hurt in a car accident. Can I sue the owner of the vehicle?

If you were in a car accident in Texas, it is sometimes possible to bring a lawsuit against someone other than the driver of the car. If the driver of the car is not also the owner of the car, then the doctrine of negligent entrustment may apply under specific circumstances.

Note that liability for negligent entrustment does not apply in all cases where someone other than the owner was driving the car that caused the accident. Rather, negligent entrustment occurs when the owner of a vehicle entrusts that vehicle to a driver they know is reckless, incompetent or unlicensed. Should that reckless, incompetent or unlicensed driver cause an accident, then the owner is liable for the damages.

An experienced Texas car accident lawyer can review the facts of your case and determine which parties may be held liable for your injuries and losses. If you have been hurt in a car accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today to speak with a Texas personal injury lawyer. You can email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

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