Vehicle Accidents
Total Loss
When a vehicle is so damaged that repair costs exceed its value, or it's impossible to repair safely.
In Personal Injury Cases
Insurance companies declare a total loss when repair costs exceed a certain percentage (often 70-80%) of the vehicle's value. You're entitled to fair market value.
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