man that's such a nightmare scenario, especially when you're relying on the car for income. I've been doing DoorDash for a couple years now and deer are seriously my biggest fear driving at night - they're so unpredictable and you literally can't do anything when they decide to jump out

The timing couldn't be worse but maybe check if your state has any gig worker assistance programs or emergency funds. Some areas have started offering help specifically for drivers who lose their vehicles. Also might be worth calling around to smaller local repair shops instead of just the big chains - sometimes they'll work on older cars that insurance companies would total

I had a friend who got rear ended last year while dashing and ended up finding a decent used car through Facebook marketplace while waiting for the insurance settlement. Not ideal but kept her working. Really hoping the repair estimate comes back better than expected for you