Many years ago, I was in an accident and my car was badly damaged. So badly, in fact, that the insurance company declared the vehicle to be a total loss. That means they decided it was not worth ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “Experiencing a total loss goes beyond the financial impact, it is often a very emotional and overwhelming time for a homeowner,” ...

"Experiencing a total loss goes beyond the financial impact, it is often a very emotional and overwhelming time for a homeowner," says Diane Delaney, executive director at Private Risk Management ...