Not all car accidents result in a trip to the doctor, so many times your claim won't be one involving personal injury, just vehicle damage. But what are your options for getting your car fixed and back on the road after an accident? What if the insurance company is calling your vehicle a "total loss"? You'll find answers to these questions and more in this section, plus an example of what a vehicle damage demand letter might look like.
Car Accident Vehicle Damage: Your Auto Repair Options
If your vehicle was damaged in a car accident, you want to know how to go about getting it repaired -- and who will be responsible
My Car Was Totaled But I Still Owe Money on It
If the insurance company deems your car a "total loss", you're still stuck with the terms of your car loan. Learn more.
Sample Demand Letter: Claim for Vehicle Damage After a Car Accident
A lot of car accident cases involve no personal injury, only claims for damage to a vehicle.
Using Collision Coverage for Vehicle Damage
Should you make a claim under your own car insurance policy -- specifically, your collision coverage -- to get your car back on the road after an accident?
Final Settlement of Vehicle Damage Claims
You can almost always reach final settlement of a vehicle damage claim over the phone.
Filing a Third-Party Claim for Car Accident Vehicle Damage
Especially when the other driver is at fault for the crash, your best bet may be to file a third-party vehicle damage claim.
Getting a Vehicle Repair Estimate After a Car Accident: 3 Tips
Even if the car insurance company is dragging its heels during the vehicle repair process, protect yourself from low-ball estimates.
What is “actual cash value” in a car accident claim?
What does the "actual cash value" mean in a car accident claim?
Vehicle Damage Due To Poor Road Conditions: Who Is Liable?
From potholes to construction zones, who is on the legal hook when your car is damaged by road conditions?
The Insurance Company Says My Car is a Total Loss -- What Now?
A look at the vehicle damage claim process and your options if you disagree with the insurance company's valuation of your car.