Entries by John Thyden

Car crash, but no personal injury?

Lucky you to escape injury. On the other hand, unlucky you if you want to find an attorney in Virginia that will take a property loss case. If you’ve actually had this situation, and tried to find an attorney, you know from personal experience that finding is a very difficult process. You’ve probably contacted several […]

Your Car Is Worth Less After an Accident

A car that has been damaged in an accident and repaired is worth less than an identical car that has not been damaged. In the law, this is called diminished value and can be a cause for legal action. Determining Diminished Value Arriving at a vehicle’s pre-crash fair market value doesn’t require much knowledge or […]

Auto Accident? Think Beyond Your Damage Claim

Auto accidents bring damage. If you have been in an accident that is not your fault, you need to consider more than the cost of repairing your car and personal injury. You may also have a diminished value claim. What Is a Diminished Value Automobile Claim? A car that has been damaged and repaired is […]

The Diminished Value of Your Car May Surprise You

Which of these cars has a higher diminished value (DV)? The answer may surprise you. The answer is the Ferrari with a scratch on the side, for two reasons: 1) the car on the trailer will almost certainly be declared a total loss, resulting in zero DV 2) because of the Ferrari’s fair market value, […]