I doubt if it is a law, but the terms of the policy you bought. Most do not pay for depreciation, just the damage. You will get the difference between what the car was worth before the flood damage and its value after, less your deductible.
The insurance company uses a depreciation calculator, which deducts replaceable value determined by the age of the carpet. If you have a "recoverable" depreciation you will have to first spend the money for the carpet, then submit documentation (invoices and receipt) to have the remaining amount sent to you
Recoverable depreciation is money that an insurance company holds until it receives that damaged property for which a claim has been filed has been repaired. It is determined by an adjuster, and not usually expressed as a percentage.
No, they will give you the current book value of the car at the time of the crash.
No, they will file a claim with their insurance company and their company will talk to your company. Assuming you swapped insurance details.
Insurance contract with an insurance company Indemnity bond
No, since the insurance company would have been damaged by the act, not you. You have no standing to sue. On the other hand, your insurance company can sue- and can pursue criminal charges.
This would be covered under Malicious or accidental damage if your insurance company provides this.
If hit a tree and damaged my auto, how long do I have to report it to my insurance company?
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The moving company should have their own insurance if items were damaged during the moving process, if not I would get a lawyer!
most time if the car was in an accident and is totaled you will have to by it back from your insurance company
The insurance company usually has the final say because they are in charge of paying out any damages. In essence, the insurance company usually takes the side of what will cause them to pay out the least amount of money.