If you have been in a severe enough motor vehicle accident in Arizona, your car may legally be deemed “totaled.” This means that the cost to repair the vehicle exceeds its actual cash value (ACV), making it a total loss.
When your car has been declared a total loss, you can seek a settlement with your or the other driver’s auto insurance company, depending on the circumstances. For example, if your are responsible for causing the accident, the other driver may be entitled to the check. If you are not, you may receive compensation.
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