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constructive total loss

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A quick definition of constructive total loss:

Constructive total loss is when something is so badly damaged that it would cost more to fix it than it's worth. For example, if a car is in a really bad accident and it would cost more to repair it than the car is worth, then it's a constructive total loss. This term is often used in insurance and marine underwriting.

A more thorough explanation:

Constructive total loss is a term used in insurance and marine underwriting. It refers to a situation where the cost of repairing a damaged property would exceed its value. In other words, the property is considered a total loss even though it is not completely destroyed.

For example, if a car is damaged in an accident and the cost of repairs is more than the car's value, the insurance company may declare it a constructive total loss and pay the policyholder the car's actual cash value instead of repairing it.

In marine underwriting, constructive total loss is defined as damage to a vessel that would cost more than half of its value to repair. This is because repairing a damaged vessel at sea can be very expensive and time-consuming, and it may not be worth the cost.

Overall, constructive total loss is a way for insurers and underwriters to determine when it is more cost-effective to declare a property a total loss rather than repairing it.

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JumpySubsequentDolphin
21:13
that makes sense for sure
JumpySubsequentDolphin
21:13
i think for her it was a lack of discipline more than anything else tbh. she could not get herself to meaningfully study on her own
madollyy
22:05
I've finished all my major requirements, so I'm taking pretty much all electives next semester. Keeping one major specific class bc I'm majoring in it for a reason haha. But I'll be pretty free to study and try and improve my GPA. I will try self study first, see where that gets me. If that doesn't work I'll look into tutoring!
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babycat
22:10
most of the stuff a tutor will teach you is stuff you can figure out yourself if you’re sufficiently motivated. if you would benefit from some support and structure tutoring can be helpful
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babycat
22:16
texas what made you decide you wanted to go to law school so young? just opportunity cost or something else?
GodsPlanUltimately
22:45
I ust submitted my application on LSAC but why does it say transmitted (still in the active application) and is not in the complete application file?
GodsPlanUltimately
22:45
Freaking out here
babycat
22:46
because you just submitted it. give it like an hour and it’ll go into the complete file
GodsPlanUltimately
22:47
Rationally that's what I thought but irrationally I was like crying throwing up did I mess it up lol
babycat
22:49
Lol you’re all good
GodsPlanUltimately
22:49
I'm assuming then for status checking eventually that the school emails you that information once LSAC finishes processing?
babycat
22:50
Yep
GodsPlanUltimately
22:50
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GodsPlanUltimately
22:50
Just stressing because this is my first and only app.
GodsPlanUltimately
22:53
Does the CAS Report send once the school requests it or do I have to send it ?
babycat
23:02
It sends automatically
babycat
23:02
Why only one app?
GodsPlanUltimately
23:06
I'm in a dual degree program that my undergraduate has where if you meet a gpa and percentile you can have your senior year be your L1 ! Cuts off a year of time and money and the partner was my top pick for law anyways. It all just worked out and since it's ED can't really apply anywhere else because the L1 transfers back to complete my degree. :)
babycat
23:14
oh that’s nice! I guess you have a high degree of certainty about the process then
Dkk
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Welcome. About to eat another ghost pepper. @babycat
Dkk
0:27
God my mouth is burning so much
@babycat: A few things. I mean, for one, this is my fifth year of undergrad (graduating with a dual BA/MA), so I don't think academically I'm incredibly behind or anything. Beyond, that I've explored other fields, and for the very niche area of public interest work I am interested in, law is the only way I can make a substantiative difference so why not start now.
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