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    For A Diminished Value Evaluation

    Your vehicle may be worth less money if it has been damaged in an accident, regardless of the quality of repairs. This difference in the resale value of your car before and after an accident is called Diminished Value. In Arizona, diminished value is an element of damages recoverable from the person or entity that caused your crash. Sometimes, a portion of the diminished value can be recoverable even if someone else was only partially responsible for your crash.

    It is important to keep in mind that every vehicle is different and that the amount of diminished value will vary accordingly. A systematic calculation of your vehicle’s diminished value is therefore tricky. An individual can also pursue a diminished value claim on his or her own by requesting that his or her insurance adjuster address the diminished value of his or her vehicle. But unless that individual is trained to handle diminished value claims, his or her request will most likely be turned down by the insurance company.

    Nearly every state allows individuals to file a claim of diminished value if their vehicle has been involved in an accident that is not their fault. And even if the other party does not have insurance, individuals who carry uninsured motorist coverage on their policy may be able to file a diminished value claim under their own policy.