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by Simon
Sun Jul 25, 2021 7:13 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: DV claim in TN
Replies: 5
Views: 7602

Re: DV claim in TN

A lot of insurance companies practices are essentially legalized theft. Other times the adjuster will simply not know what they are talking about due to poor and inconsistent training. Either way the result is the same: unfair denials of valid claims. You're doing exactly the right thing by pursuin...
by Simon
Sat Jul 24, 2021 12:20 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: DV claim in TN
Replies: 5
Views: 7602

Re: DV claim in TN

A lot of insurance companies practices are essentially legalized theft. Other times the adjuster will simply not know what they are talking about due to poor and inconsistent training. Either way the result is the same: unfair denials of valid claims. You're doing exactly the right thing by pursuing...
by Simon
Tue May 04, 2021 1:22 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: DV claim for an animal hit
Replies: 1
Views: 4819

Re: DV claim for an animal hit

Diminished value claims under Comprehensive policy are only possible in Georgia - the friendliest state for DV claims :D
by Simon
Tue Mar 16, 2021 7:02 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: New York - 2020 Tesla Model Y - No Damage - Inherent Diminished Value claim Denied
Replies: 20
Views: 21719

Re: New York - 2020 Tesla Model Y - No Damage - Inherent Diminished Value claim Denied

Hi again Simon, It's been a while! But I finally have an outcome with Carfax and Autocheck. Both accidents still appear on the report however, autocheck shows no damage was reported in the collision. Carfax added that damage was under $1,000. Wondering if it's still worth pursuing the insurance cla...
by Simon
Thu Feb 11, 2021 4:27 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: ALFA Adjuster Issues
Replies: 1
Views: 4985

Re: ALFA Adjuster Issues

I'm the man you spoke to :) Yes, you only want what's yours and then they mistreat you - it's wrong. And that's why there are laws in place to award people additional damages if the insurance company is not treating them right. Refer to: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insurance_bad_faith 1. The adjus...
by Simon
Mon Jan 11, 2021 8:27 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Should I get a professional DV appraisal?
Replies: 1
Views: 4975

In many cases the insurance company will demand you obtain an appraisal before they even consider paying you a penny. In other cases they won't insist on it. Regardless, to properly prove your diminished value claim you should obtain a Diminished Value Appraisal from an independent auto appraiser. W...
by Simon
Sun Jan 03, 2021 7:40 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Is it possible to claim diminished value on my Uninsured Motorist or Underinsured Motorist coverage?
Replies: 0
Views: 5489

Is it possible to claim diminished value on my Uninsured Motorist or Underinsured Motorist coverage?

It's possible in:

Alaska
Arkansas
California
Delaware
District of Columbia
Georgia
Hawaii
Illinois
Indiana
Louisiana
Maryland
Mississippi
New Jersey
New Mexico
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
by Simon
Tue Dec 29, 2020 6:33 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Can I use a diminished value calculator to back up my claim?
Replies: 0
Views: 5530

Can I use a diminished value calculator to back up my claim?

You could but it's a bad idea. The used vehicle market is too dynamic, complex and localized for any cookie cutter arbitrary formula to be accurate in appraising diminished value. Using any arbitrary formula or a calculator is not a valid appraisal methodology. Calculator-derived diminished value am...
by Simon
Sun Dec 13, 2020 8:46 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: New York - 2020 Tesla Model Y - No Damage - Inherent Diminished Value claim Denied
Replies: 20
Views: 21719

Re: New York - 2020 Tesla Model Y - No Damage - Inherent Diminished Value claim Denied

Hi Simon, Just letting you know that I followed up with both, unfortunately the only platform to follow up is the same web customer enquiry form. If I don't hear back by mid January I will get an appraisal and reach out to you for advice. Sounds good. Side note - does Tiger DV handle appraising and...