California Diminished Value Claims

January 20, 2014By Justin Petty No Comments

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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…)

Severity of Damage and Inherent Diminished Value

September 10, 2013By Justin Petty No Comments

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In a professional forum for diminished value providers, we had a member inquire about how the amount of the repair bill affects the inherent diminished value of a vehicle.  It is my experience that the amount of damages is an imperative factor to have in order to accurately assess diminished value. Let’s dig right into the details. . .

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