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
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 if I want to total my vehicle but the insurance company refuses to total? Frankly, I’m surprised that I don’t get asked the title question more often, but I know why I don’t. Simply put, it is the dogmatic way insurance adjusters explain the total loss or repair process to accident victims. From the … Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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