Negligent entrustment is a legal concept in Michigan that holds vehicle owners or custodians responsible for allowing an unfit or incompetent driver to operate their vehicle, resulting in an auto accident. If the owner knew or should have known that the driver was reckless, intoxicated, unlicensed, or otherwise unfit to drive safely, they can be held liable for the resulting injuries or damages. This doctrine is particularly relevant in cases involving drunk driving accidents, hit-and-run collisions, or rollover accidents caused by an entrusted driver’s negligence. Under Michigan’s no-fault insurance laws, victims may seek compensation from the negligent entrustor’s insurance policy for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. The Joseph Dedvukaj Firm, a renowned personal injury law firm, can assist clients in pursuing negligent entrustment claims and ensuring they receive fair compensation for injuries sustained in rear-end collisions or other auto accidents caused by an improperly entrusted driver.
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