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

How The Amount Of The Repair Bill Affects Diminished Value

How The Amount Of The Repair Bill Affects Diminished Value

January 12, 2016By Justin Petty

Severity of Damage and Inherent Diminished Value In a professional forum for diminished value providers, we had a member inquire about how the amount of the repair bill affects the diminished value (inherent) of a vehicle. It is my experience that the amount of damages is an imperative factor to have in order to accurately … Read More

Collision Repair – 7 Things You Need to Know

Collision Repair – 7 Things You Need to Know

January 11, 2016By Justin Petty

Worried about your collision repair after an auto accident? You ought to be. In nearly 15 years as an adjuster, I have seen some doozies when it comes to collision repair. Not all shops are crooks, but body shops, like any other business, are in business to make money. Most people are not experts on collision … Read More

Auto Accident: Third Party Claim and Myths About Adjusters

Auto Accident: Third Party Claim and Myths About Adjusters

January 6, 2016By Justin Petty

What is a third party claim and what do you need to know? Anytime you’re involved in an auto accident and it was not your fault, you potentially have a third party claim. If the at fault party has liability insurance, then when you file a claim with their insurance company and you have a … Read More

Total Loss Settlement Tips

Total Loss Settlement Tips

January 4, 2016By Justin Petty

The Petty Details of Total Losses What should you do when you are dealing with a total loss?   We get so many questions every day from people involved in an accident where their vehicle was totaled and they are now getting a low offer from the insurance company and just don’t know what to … Read More

Auto Accidents – Critical Thinking

Auto Accidents – Critical Thinking

July 20, 2015By Justin Petty

What To Do After An Auto Accident Advice on Dealing with an Auto Insurance Claim Most of us will be involved in an auto accident within our lifetimes. This means that we are likely to have a claim with an insurance company; either our own insurance company or someone else’s insurance company. After over 17 years … Read More

3 Biggest Arguments Against Inherent Diminished Value Dispelled

3 Biggest Arguments Against Inherent Diminished Value Dispelled

July 13, 2015By Justin Petty

Diminished Value Denials: How The Insurance Company Is Lying To You The vast majority of insurance adjusters have had no formal training in valuation appraisals.   The unfortunate fact of the matter is that insurance adjusters work for an insurance company and are forced to work within the policies of the company they work for. Unfortunately, insurance … Read More

How To File a Diminished Value Claim

How To File a Diminished Value Claim

June 25, 2015By Justin Petty

How To File a Diminished Value Claim: Diminished Value Explained Loss in market value, diminution of value, diminished value, depreciation, and lost value are some of the terms used to describe what happens to certain vehicles after they have been involved in an accident. Most consumers know that this type of loss happens, but they … Read More

2013 GMC Acadia Denali Diminished Value – $4000 Arizona Win!

2013 GMC Acadia Denali Diminished Value – $4000 Arizona Win!

May 27, 2015By Jen Petty

LOCATION: Goodyear, Arizona Thomas was one of those customers that really mulled over the decision to pursue his diminished value.   He got a free claim consultation and months passed before he finally called back in ready to fight for his 2013 GMC Acadia Denali diminished value and he walked away with $4,000! Deciding to pursue … Read More