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 just don’t know how to properly document the loss, and there are very few insurance companies that will offer to calculate it for the consumer because that would just mean more money out of the insurance company’s pocket.

When consumers search for help, they sometimes misspell the actual terms and come up with less than optimum help. It is not diminition of value, it has a “u” in it, hehe.

I have seen such misspellings as demiciated value, depreciated value, diminishment of value, and depreciation of value.

First off, spell it right, and you might come across some better resources!

ALERT! ! ! COLLUSION / DECEPTIVE SUBROGATION PRACTICES IN CALIFORNIA REGARDING THE MADE WHOLE DOCTRINE

May 6, 2015By Justin Petty

Warning – Your Insurance Company Could Be Stealing From You!

Insurance companies are stealing money from their own policyholders by ignoring the common law “MADE WHOLE DOCTRINE”.

If you have been in an accident and had to use your own policy to get your vehicle repaired, then you are potentially a victim of the malicious subrogation practices by carriers like State Farm, GEICO, Farmers, USAA, AAA, CSAA, Mercury and many others.

Almost every insurance carrier in California is illegally demanding money that is not theirs to take under a general subrogation provision in personal auto policies before their customers are made whole.

2011 Audi S5 California Diminished Value Win!

March 2, 2015By Jennifer Petty

LOCATION: Roseville, California

Jason lives in California and he dealt with the normal slow paced adjuster and the holiday rush while trying to get his diminished value claim on his 2011 Audi S5 settled.

He hired us after the insurance company told him they needed expert proof to pay diminished value.  

That is where we stepped in and did what we do best:  

We did our research gave guidance and support to our client throughout his claim!

More Wins! $2000 on 2013 Chrysler 200 Diminished Value

February 26, 2015By Jen Petty

2013 Chrysler 200 Limited S

LOCATION: McKinney, Texas

Our client, Ed, started his claim out the right way and that was by doing his research about 2013 Chrysler 200 diminished value while his car was still in repair and requested a free consultation with us right away.  

Chrysler 200 diminished value

He was fighting with an insurance company that was open-minded about being fair when giving him an offer and a little back and forth on his end got him a settlement of $2000!

Diminished Value On A Modern Collectible – $5,000 on a 2002 Chevy Camaro Special Anniversary Edition!

February 24, 2015By Jennifer Petty

2002 Chevrolet Camaro Special Anniversary Edition

Location: Dallas, Texas

Lisa had one heck of a fight oh her hands after being wrecked into in her very cherished 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Special Anniversary Edition.  

She had taken careful care of her rare modern collectible vehicle and was not going to take less than she was owed when fighting for her diminished value.

I Witnessed A Miracle: Witnessing A Car Accident

February 19, 2015By Jen Petty

I’ll say it again….I witnessed a miracle!

I saw the middle stages of a little Ford Focus Hatchback taking a hit, flipping in mid-air, and the aftermath that ensued.  As soon as I heard it, I looked out my window in my office because I like to work with the blinds open and sun shining in and I saw metal pieces and tires flying everywhere and a small car flipping once, twice, then landing right side up.  It was like watching slow motion video and then stillness.  I was scared to death that someone was badly hurt or even dead because there was no movement for a second.  I yelled to Justin who was cooking us some gourmet lunch at the time and he yelled “Call 911!” and dashed out the door.  While calling 911, I saw movement and a  young woman jumped out of the car and ran around to the passenger side….to get her infant child out.  The baby was moving and seemed to be fine but in shock and the man in the truck said he was okay but stayed in his truck, probably in shock as well.  The 911 operators were great, quickly taking down the info they needed and with a sound in their voice like they were eager to help.  It was refreshing considering the stories we have all seen on the news about people at the 911 command having a bad day or lackadaisical attitude that ends up costing valuable time and lives.

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My Attorney Says They Don’t Do Property Damages?!

January 22, 2015By Justin Petty

attorneys and property damage

When dealing with another person’s insurance company for an accident, many attorneys will simply tell clients that they do not get involved with the property damage part of the claim and that includes diminished value and total loss settlements.

In fact, MOST injury attorneys practice this policy on third party cases.

Why do they say this?

Well, normally it’s because there is no way for the attorney to make any money handling the property damages AND make sure the victim gets all their property damage money.

Breaking Story: Arizona Department of Insurance is Protecting Big Insurers at the Expense of Accident Victims!

January 15, 2015By Justin Petty

Greed

EXPOSED!

The only way to remedy unethical and unfair behavior is to expose it to the entirety of victims that it affects in the hopes they will stand up to the bullies.  It is a shame that those in power seem to have a propensity to abuse it (crony capitalism anyone?).  To that end, I hope this article reaches many victims and their legal counsel, and that at least some of them take a stand with me and demand action from their representatives at the State.

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