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Many people think the value of their car will always be the same even after a car accident but the simple truth is, it will never be worth the same. Diminished value is the amount lost because of a car accident on the car history. It is a stigma that all people believe automatically all cars involved in a car accident are worth less and because of it incur Diminished value. In some states it can be paid if you are At Fault such states as Georgia, Kansas, North Carolina and Washington. But in all other states except for Michigan that doesnt allow diminished value the law is simple diminished value is the difference between the price in a vehicle after the car accident and repairs in comparison to a like car without the car accident. Also, in some states you can claim diminished value for hit and run cases and for cases where you crash into a fence, deer etc or the other party simply has no insurance in

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Are there diminished value laws in the state of Michigan?

Michigan is the only state that does not allow diminished value


Does Nebraska have diminished value laws?

Nebraska is a diminished value state, which means you may be entitled to the diminished value of your vehicle after an auto accident. The statute of limitation on diminished value claims in Nebraska is 4 years, and Nebraska does not have uninsured motorist coverage for diminished value. You can't submit a Nebraska diminished value claim if you were the at-fault party in an accident, or if the damage was caused by something other than a collision.Nebraska Statute Of Limitations: 4 YearsUninsured Motorist Coverage: NODiminished Value For At Fault Party: NO


If you insure your mother's car who doesn't drive and you are listed as the primary driver and are involved in an accident with your husband can you still ask for diminished value for your Mom's car?

You can always ask for diminished value however many insurance companies will not honor or pay a claim for diminished value. Diminished value is a very difficult dollar value to quantify or prove.


What companies can provide a diminished value?

All insurance companies can provide a diminished value, except with commercial insurance it is almost impossible.


Is diminished value recognized in Arkansas?

Yes


How do you establish diminished value in Georgia?

if you do not get a professional diminished value appraisal you will get stuck with a check for 17c formula which will pay out as little as $20-300 total.


What does it mean when something has diminished in value?

When something has diminished in value, it means that the item's selling value has decreased on the market. This concept occurs because items wear out with time and get replaced by newer, often better products.


Can you sue a third party for diminished value in Florida?

It is universally acknowledged, in every state, that Diminished Value is owed by the liable (at-fault) party that caused the Diminished Value damage. If the liability insurance carrier for the at-fault party owes for repairing your damaged vehicle, they owe for the Diminished Value as well - It's just that simple !While it has been universally accepted that Diminished Value is owed to not-at-fault victims (3rd party claimants), courts are generally taking the position that insurance companies do Not owe Diminished Value damages to their own insureds under their policy's Collision or Comprehensive coverages. However, there are three states where insurance companies Do owe Diminished Value to their own policyholders - Georgia, Kansas and North Carolina.Answer:Yes. You need to file suit in the county in which they are registered, check with the secretary of state. Take them to small claims court and have an independent appraiser testify as an expert witness.


How do you calculate diminished value?

Diminished value is figured by the original market value prior to the loss compared with the market value after being repaired. Diminished value is what the vehicle has lost in value according to reliable market analysis conducted by a third party, NOT the insurance company. Diminished Value is the difference between the vehicle's pre-accident cash value and the post-rapair cash value. You can for example look at NADA and get the trade-in value in both clean and average conditions, you can also use kbb and edmunds. If you are fighting with an insurance company, you need an appraiser to give you a uspap compliant auto appraisal report, try the related links if you live in Georgia.


Do you have to take the insurance company to court to collect the diminished value?

Most diminished value claims are settled out of court, in fact insurance companies have shown that they do not want to take these to court as it could set additional precedence.


Will your insurance company pay you a diminished value if accident is your fault?

No, if it is your fault you are not eligible to received diminished value from your insurance company. It has to be a third party claim, ie the party at fault's insurance company pays the damages if you can recover them.


How long does an insurance co have to pay a loss after receiving proof of the loss?

5 to 10 days. Have you heard of diminished value. You must get a diminished value appraisal but basically. When in a car accident your car goes down in value by thousands, DV allows you to recover loss in car value. diminishedvaluereport.org