A car is totaled if the repair cost is more than the vehicle is worth, it’s damaged beyond repair or stolen and not recovered. You can only get an insurance claim payout if you carry full coverage on ...

Every car accident is at least a hassle and at most a tragedy. While many fender-benders and minor collisions can be resolved through your insurance company and a local mechanic, some accidents cause ...

Discovering your car has been declared a total loss can be disheartening, but understanding the process can help you navigate the situation with confidence. A "total loss" doesn't mean your car is a ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Gap insurance can pay out if the balance on your car loan is larger than the amount your insurance company will pay if your car is totaled Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side ...

In August, the Colorado Court of Appeals decided a case involving a totaled motor vehicle. The vehicle’s owner claimed her insurance company had breached a Colorado statute when it failed to reimburse ...