Little Rock, AR asked in Car Accidents for Arkansas

Q: Why does farmers insurance want to send ME the check?

daughter and I were involved in a car accident two days ago. The other driver was at fault. Farmers, her insurance company accepted liability for the accident and deemed my car totaled. Today I received a call from the appraiser offering to pay me $5,350 due to them starting that this is the value of my car. I am still owing $6100 in my car which I told him. The appraiser then said to go to the DMV to get the title switched to my name in order for them to release the check TO ME. My question is... Since they know I still owe on the car why are they releasing this check Tu me?

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Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
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  • Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Phoenix, AZ

A: Not clear why you'd have to switch the title to your name if you already own the car.

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