total loss
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Assuming the third-party driver’s insurance company accepts responsibility, the insurer would normally pay the “actual cash value” of your car if it’s declared a total loss.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
With a two-decade-old car, I was sure the Vibe would be declared a total loss, and thus force me into the melee that is the new and used car market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
Officials from the San Joaquin County Fire Authority called the building a total loss.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
To prevent total loss, seeds were collected from the strongest surviving population and cultivated at Kew, establishing a secure seed stock for future restoration without further pressure on wild plants.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
At least the day won’t be a total loss because I can smell the parathas that my mother is making for Indian brunch.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
