Eugene's car is rear-ended by Larissa's car. Eugene's car is totalled. Eugene's insurance company compensates him for all damages arising from the accident. What right does Eugene's insurance company have to his car?

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When an insurance company compensates the insured for a total loss, it typically gains the right to the salvage of the vehicle, meaning it can take possession of the totaled car and sell it for parts or scrap to recover some of the costs.

Eugene's Car Is Rear-Ended by Larissa's Car