Vehicle Damage Claims After a Car Accident

Car Accident Vehicle Damage: Your Auto Repair Options

Here's how to get your car fixed and back on the road after an accident, or get payment for its value.

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

Here is an example of what a demand letter might look like in an insurance claim for vehicle damage after a car accident.

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.