The point of car insurance is to make you whole again after an accident. But no matter how expertly repaired, a car with an accident history will likely be worth less than one without -- even if the ...

Q: My leased car had only 900 miles on it when it suffered damage in excess of $13,000 in an accident that was the other driver’s fault. His insurance company paid for the repairs but has refused my ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Diminished Value Claims Expert RJ Sweeney is Qualified by a Georgia Court as an Expert Witness in Diminished Value ...

People have heard me talk about a couple of things that are on my FAQ page under the insurance section. One is the article I wrote on dealing with an insurance adjuster, and the other one is about ...

I just read your Help Squad column “Snafu with car-sharing leads to dispute over charges.” I had a problem with Turo (which was then RelayRides) three years ago. I took my case for diminished value ...

The plaintiffs both were involved in car accidents with Commerce-insured individuals, and both individuals were deemed "legally responsible for the accident," the plaintiffs' brief said. However, both ...

I would like to file a diminished value claim in Illinois. My wife was involved in a car accident and it was not her fault. Could you tell me what I should do if I want to file it myself without ...

DALLAS — A true story (but not one I am proud to share): As a teenager I mixed up some brownie batter and stuck it in the oven. But when I checked on it part of the way through the baking process, it ...

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Auto insurers are often asked by their insureds and third-party claimants to pay for what are known as “diminished value” damages in connection with car accidents. Generally speaking, “diminished ...