Aston Martin Diminished Value – BIG WIN!

February 4, 2014Auto Accident, Auto Repair, Insurance Claims, Luxury Vehicle Diminished Value, Texas Diminished Value, Winning!
Aston Martin Diminished Value – BIG WIN!

2007 Aston Martin Vantage – $14,000 DV win!

Location: Dallas, Texas

Shane is an attorney so he was well aware that diminished value was owed to him after he was hit in his 2007 Aston Martin Vantage.

He definitely had an advantage when it came to negotiating his claim but he did rely on our knowledge and highly technical report to prove that his loss was substantial despite the fact that his luxury car was repaired perfectly by the best in Dallas.  

He knew that his Aston Martin diminished value claim was going to run pretty high but he had to prove it!

READ THE REST OF SHANE’S STORY HERE!

2012 Infiniti Diminished Value – $3400 on a G25!

January 31, 2014Auto Accident, Auto Repair, Diminished Value, Insurance Claims, Texas Diminished Value


diminished value. Infiniti G25

Location: Dallas, Texas

Carl had an $8000 repair on his 2012 Infiniti G25 after he was rear-ended in an auto accident and he was looking for more info on Diminished Value.  He couldn’t find an attorney to help him with a property damage only claim and he was stuck until an attorney helped him find us.  After reviewing his claim, we formulated our opinion at around $5000 for his Infiniti diminished value claim. (more…)

California Diminished Value Claims

January 20, 2014Auto Accident, California Diminished Value, California Small Claims Court, Diminished Value, Insurance Claims, Small Claims

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California Diminished Value Claims :

What You Need To Know

Throughout the country, individuals are realizing that they have a right to recover the inherent lost market value (diminished value) that occurs after a vehicle has been wrecked and repaired.

UPDATED JAN. 2016

There are only two states where case law does not support recovery of diminished value in a negligence cause of action.  California is not one of those states.  New case law in California is clear that it IS possible to recover for the diminished value of your vehicle if you are able to prove your loss. (more…)

2012 Volkswagen Diminished Value – $6400 in Washington!

January 16, 2014Auto Accident, Auto Repair, Diminished Value, Washington Diminished Value

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Location: Seattle, Washington

After buying a report for her Volkswagen diminished value claim from one of our large competitors who makes it to the top of all the Google searches, Amy found herself helpless when her 2012 Volkswagen diminished value claim was denied.  She started to research for herself which led her to our site where she signed up for a free claim consultation. (more…)

Arizona Diminished Value Claims & Small Claims

January 15, 2014Arizona diminished value, Arizona Small Claims Court, Auto Accident, Auto Repair, Diminished Value, Insurance Claims, Small Claims

How to file Arizona Diminished Value Claims

diminished value claims in ArizonaFor Arizona diminished value claims, there is case law that is exactly on point. It is a case styled “Paul Oliver v. James Henry”.  A Google search will surely land you with a copy of the case, or you can request a copy directly from my office and we’ll send you the full case for free. That case law says that a vehicle owner can hire an expert appraiser to document the lost market value due to damages, and that an expert appraisal or testimony is sufficient evidence. This means that if you want to recover your Arizona diminished value claims, then the quality of your expert is really the thing that matters most.

Does that answer all your questions? I didn’t figure it did. Let’s break it down by the most frequently asked questions after learning that diminished value in Arizona is supported by law. (more…)

BMW Diminished Value Claim Settles At $9,000!

January 10, 2014Auto Accident, Auto Repair, Diminished Value, Insurance Claims, Virginia Diminished Value

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LOCATION: Fredericksburg, Virginia

Norman signed up for a free claim consultation through our website after doing his own research and getting an initial offer on his BMW diminished value claim of around $3000.  Hit by a drunk driver, he was having a hard time proving the amount he was owed, but he was SURE it was more than he was being offered.  His practically new BMW now had an accident history and he would pay for it as soon as he walks into any dealership to trade. (more…)

Diminished Value, It’s Just an Opinion

January 9, 2014Auto Accident, Diminished Value, Insurance Claims

diminished value opinion

One of the most common questions I get comes from customers who have been negotiating for the recovery of their lost market value and get told by an adjuster that the amount of inherent diminished value they want is only an opinion.  Faced with this argument, the customer wants to know what to say.

 A claims representative or adjuster that simply refuses to acknowledge lost value and pretends that there is no way to prove the loss is a common obstacle and a tactic that is successful when there is an uninformed accident victim.  Don’t buy it!  Get informed and read on. . . . (more…)

The Tesla and Inherent Diminished Value

December 16, 2013Auto Accident, Auto Repair, Diminished Value, Insurance Claims, Rare Vehicle Auto Claims, Tesla Diminished Value

Tesla Model S – Diminished Value On A Rare Vehicle

tesla diminished value

Recently, I was asked to review the impact a collision would have on a relatively rare vehicle, the Tesla Model S.  The review was challenging because the vehicle doesn’t have many of the mechanical components that a traditional internal combustion engine vehicle has.  Additionally, there has been some reservations about the safety of the Tesla due to recent reports of fires ensuing after collisions (undercarriage damage to the battery bank). (more…)

How is Fault Determined in an Auto Accident?

October 18, 2013Auto Accident, Insurance Claims, Liability

fault argument

The subject of determining fault has no doubt spawned many a fist fight, and the debate on the best way to allocate fault is still alive and well.

This subject can get very complicated, but I’ll try and simplify it down to a quick study.

I have to say that negligence laws differ in each State, so I am going to generalize and speak about negligence and fault as it is addressed in the vast majority of the United States, and we’ll omit specific exceptions due to locale.  If you have a specific question about tort liability or negligence in auto accident, please seek out a competent attorney or professional.  The information presented here is not legal advice and is for informational purposes only. (more…)

Difficult Adjusters and Lawsuits

November 24, 2009Auto Accident, Diminished Value, Injury Claims, Insurance Claim Denial, Insurance Claims, Small Claims

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As a former liability adjuster, I cannot count the times that an individual threatened a lawsuit in an attempt to get more money.

I would like to make the point that adjusters are calloused to the threat of a lawsuit.  Many times, the adjuster’s ignorance is the reason they do not respond.  It is rare for an adjuster to actually be involved in the negotiation of an actual suit, so they never get real experience and hardly ever actually hear or see what the staff attorney or hired attorney does to get the suit settled.  Threatening a suit is rarely useful unless the threat is clearly credible.

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