How to Sell a Totaled Car?

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Can You Sell a Totaled Car in California? What to Know Before You Sign Anything If your car was declared a total loss after a crash, you may be wondering whether you can still sell it—and whether doing so could affect an insurance claim or personal injury case. In California, you typically can sell a […]

What to Do When Vehicle Repairs Exceed Insurance Estimates or Check

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What to Do When the Insurance Check Won’t Cover Your Car Repairs (California Guide) After a crash, many people expect the insurance company’s payment to match what the body shop says it costs to fix the car. Then the estimate arrives, the check shows up, and there’s a gap. If you’re in California and your […]

How Long Is an Insurance Check Good For?

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How Long Is an Insurance Check Good For? What California Claimants Should Know If you received an insurance check after a car accident or other injury claim, the next question is often urgent: how long do you have to cash or deposit it? The answer depends on the type of check, who issued it, how […]