Auto Accident – Do You Need an Attorney?

Auto Accident – Do You Need an Attorney?

May 11, 2016By Justin Petty

Do you need an attorney for your auto accident? Answer the question for yourself! Let me start by saying that some people never need an attorney, and others will always need an attorney. Additionally, this article is based on my 15 years of claims adjusting experience. I have developed a simple little formula that will … Read More

Where Can I Get A Diminished Value Appraisal?  7 Tips

Where Can I Get A Diminished Value Appraisal? 7 Tips

April 29, 2016By Justin Petty

Where can I get a diminished value appraisal? If you are doing research on how to get paid for your vehicle’s diminished value, then you know that the advice on the street is to get a diminished value appraisal from a qualified expert.  Are you feeling lost or overwhelmed in the process?  You aren’t alone! … Read More

Diminished Value in Texas – How Does It Compare?

Diminished Value in Texas – How Does It Compare?

April 27, 2016By Justin Petty

Dealing with Diminished Value in Texas If you have a repairable collision claim in Texas, then you may be entitled to recover for your vehicle’s diminished value. In Texas, if you file a third-party auto claim, then if your claim meets certain standards, you would likely recover diminished value if the case went before a … Read More

WHAT’S THE MADE WHOLE DOCTRINE & WHY SHOULD YOU CARE ANYWAY?

WHAT’S THE MADE WHOLE DOCTRINE & WHY SHOULD YOU CARE ANYWAY?

March 31, 2016By Justin Petty

Made Whole Doctrine: Are you being preyed upon? Insurance companies count on vehicle owners not knowing about the law, specifically the made whole doctrine.  They use the lack of knowledge by the layman to prey on accident victims for profit.  Right now, many of the accident victims that are reading this article are being further … Read More

Rental Car on Total Loss Claims in Texas

Rental Car on Total Loss Claims in Texas

January 29, 2016By Justin Petty

Can you claim for the cost of a rental Car on Total Loss Claims in Texas? Blogs are buzzing because in the recent Texas Supreme Court Case, J&D Towing LLC v. American Alternative Insurance Corporation 2016 WL 91201 (Tex. 2016), a major wrong that has been going on since before there were even cars was … Read More

INVALID DIMINISHED VALUE CLAIM DENIAL – 8 Unfair Examples

INVALID DIMINISHED VALUE CLAIM DENIAL – 8 Unfair Examples

January 22, 2016By Justin Petty

If you’ve had the displeasure of being in an accident where your vehicle was repairable, you’ve probably experienced a loss in the resale value of your vehicle, no matter how well it was repaired. Additionally, in the vast majority of cases the insurance company that is responsible for settling the claim with you gives you … Read More

Auto Dealer Quotes & Diminished Value – The Solution

Auto Dealer Quotes & Diminished Value – The Solution

January 21, 2016By Justin Petty

If you are attempting to recover damages as a result of diminished value, you will undoubtedly be required to prove your loss. This can be very difficult for the average accident victim. Can you just call around and get auto dealer quotes to prove your loss?   Knowledge of the proper methodologies and form for … Read More

Has Attorney Montie Day Changed California Diminished Value Law?

Has Attorney Montie Day Changed California Diminished Value Law?

January 13, 2016By Justin Petty 1 Comment

In the small world of automobile claims, there’s new buzz surrounding California Diminished Value law and the recent changes in California Jury Instructions regarding property damage to automobiles. The changes came in response to one attorney’s relentless pursuit of justice. Attorney Montie S. Day refused to sit idly by when he realized California insurance carriers … Read More