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Stolen cars are a common occurrence in Florida. There were around 46,213 vehicle thefts in the\u00a0Sunshine State in 2023<\/a>. It can be stressful and scary if your car gets stolen, especially if you discover it’s been involved in an accident.<\/p>\n

Maybe you’ve been involved in a car accident where the other car was stolen. Perhaps your vehicle was stolen and was then part of a car accident. Regardless of the details, you may be wondering what happens if one of the drivers is in possession of a stolen vehicle.<\/p>\n

This blog will discuss what happens if a car crash is caused by a stolen vehicle. We’ll talk about car accident liability and the legal steps everyone needs to take to ensure they’re protected.<\/p>\n

What Happens if a Car Accident Was Caused by a Stolen Vehicle?<\/h2>\n

Florida law states that vehicle owners are responsible for injuries caused to others due to the\u00a0negligent operation<\/a>\u00a0of the car. This is called imputed or “vicarious” liability.<\/p>\n

For example, imagine that you let someone else borrow your car and they caused a crash because they were driving negligently. As the car owner, you’re equally responsible for the damages. Your insurance company and the driver’s insurer will cover you both.<\/p>\n

You may think that if your car was stolen and it was involved in an accident, you wouldn’t be held liable because you didn’t knowingly let the other driver use your car. However, that’s not always the case.<\/p>\n

Your liability may get waived because you didn’t grant permission to the driver. You’re responsible for damages if the driver was operating your vehicle with implied or actual permission.<\/p>\n

Accident victims and their insurance companies may argue that you were negligent in different ways. For example, they may say that leaving your keys in your car was careless.<\/p>\n

Report That Your Car Was Stolen<\/h3>\n

You need to report your stolen car to law enforcement within a reasonable amount of time. It’s recommended to file your report\u00a0within 24 hours<\/a>\u00a0with the police and your insurance company. Doing so right away alleviates your responsibility in the event of an unfortunate circumstance.<\/p>\n

You’ll need to make sure you have the following information when creating the report:<\/p>\n