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Total Loss Claims · Auto Claims

Don't Accept Their
First Offer. Fight Back.

When your car is totaled, State Farm, GEICO, Allstate, and Progressive want to pay as little as possible. Their opening offer is almost never fair. We challenge their ACV calculation and negotiate the true market value of your vehicle — and we don't stop until you win.

37%
Avg. settlement increase
200+
Claims annually
$2M+
TL disputes recovered

Our Process

How We Maximize Your Total Loss Settlement

The insurance company calculates your vehicle's Actual Cash Value using data that often underrepresents your local market. We counter with real comparables and fight for what's fair.

1

Obtain Insurance Offer

We review the insurer's total loss letter and their ACV calculation methodology in full.

2

Market Value Research

We pull comparable vehicle listings from your region, adjusted for condition, mileage, and optional equipment.

3

Counter With Evidence

We present a formal counter-offer backed by market data, comparable sales, and certified appraisal if needed.

4

Negotiate to Resolution

We engage directly with insurance adjusters and supervisors until an acceptable settlement is reached.

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Typical First Offer

Insurance offers
$14,200
We negotiate to
$19,400
+$5,200 recovered

What We Challenge

ACV calculations
Vehicle options & trim not included
Low comparable listings used
Condition rating inaccuracies
Missing market adjustments

Types

Three Ways We Fight for You

Actual Cash Value Dispute

Challenge the insurer's ACV calculation using real comparable listings from your local market. The most common and impactful type of total loss dispute.

Total Loss Declaration Challenge

Dispute whether your vehicle should have been declared a total loss at all. We commission independent appraisals to counter the insurer's damage assessment.

Salvage Value Negotiation

If you choose to keep your totaled vehicle, we negotiate the salvage deduction to ensure the insurer doesn't inflate it to reduce your net payout.

Total loss claim documents and market research

Coverage

We Negotiate Against
Every Major Insurer

Whether it's a household name or a regional carrier — if they owe you money, we go after it. No insurer is too big.

State Farm
GEICO
Allstate
Progressive
Farmers
Liberty Mutual
USAA
Nationwide
Travelers
American Family
AAA Insurance
Erie Insurance
Safeco
National General
PEMCO
Grange Insurance
Hanover Insurance
Country Financial
AIG
Chubb
Dairyland

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21+
Insurers covered
37%
Avg. increase
$2M+
Recovered

FAQ

Common Questions

A vehicle is typically declared a total loss when the cost of repairs exceeds 70–80% of its Actual Cash Value (ACV). Each state has specific thresholds, and insurers like State Farm, GEICO, and Allstate sometimes use this to their advantage to pay you less.

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Free Consultation

Still have questions?

Our certified appraisers are available to walk you through your specific situation at no cost.

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Was Your Car Totaled?

Challenge their offer today. We negotiate total loss settlements on a contingency basis — no win, no fee.

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