When assessing the damages, the insurance company will take into account:
- The extent of damage from both accidents
- The actual cash value (ACV) of the car before the accidents
- The cost of repairs for each accident separately and cumulatively
- The salvage value of the car
If the combined cost of repairs from both accidents exceeds the pre-accident value, the car may be declared a total loss. The insurance company may then pay you the actual cash value of the car, minus any outstanding loan or lease balance, and take possession of the vehicle.