Hi Chris, Let me forst say that I was glad to read that you admit that the collision could have been avoided and that you have paid your fines and reinstated your drivers license. Unfortunately
As a "claimant", you are entitled to whatever you could get if you sued the other driver. So if his insurance does not take the salvage, sell it yourself and sue him for the amount his insurance did not
The laws of Texas will apply. I also have never heard of an insurer doing this. You always have the right to retain the salvage, and if you do, they would deduct the salvage value from your settlement
This means that they have identified a reason(s) to suspect fraud or arson. They are investigating to determine what happened. They have not made a final decision, but they are suspicious. Legal counsel
Hi Elizabeth, The reason they sent you a check marked "Loss of Use" instead of rental car is that they are trying to make it look like you chose to take the case rather than the rental car. You should

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