Unfortunately, your situation is all too common. The short answer is, "No." Insurance policies usually only require the company to pay the fair market value of your vehicle. If you owe more on your vehicle than it is worth, or if you drive a car that has a low market value, then there may not be much to spend if the car is totaled. Oftentimes, people owe the bank more than their car is worth, leaving them with a debt. Some carriers do offer gap insurance to cover that difference, but unless you had purchased that type of coverage, it is not going to help you in this situation.
Answered on May 23rd, 2012 at 1:37 PM