Auto Claim Blog
Expert insights, tips, and news about total loss claims, diminished value, insurance disputes, and the appraisal process — written by licensed appraisers and attorneys.
Electric Vehicles and Diminished Value: Why Your EV Loses More After an Accident
Electric vehicles face unique diminished value challenges after an accident. From battery concerns to specialized repair costs, learn why your Tesla, Rivian, or other EV may lose significantly more value — and how to recover what you're owed.
The Appraisal Clause: Your Secret Weapon Against Insurance Lowball Offers
Most policyholders don't know about the appraisal clause hidden in their auto insurance policy. This powerful provision can be the difference between accepting a lowball offer and receiving fair compensation for your total loss or repair dispute.
Body Shop Owners: How the Right to Appraisal Protects Your Customers and Your Business
Insurance companies are increasingly shortchanging body shops on repair costs. Learn how the Right to Appraisal (RTA) process helps body shops fight back against underpayment and protect their customers' vehicles.
Totaled Car? The Growing Rebuild-and-Resell Market and What It Means for Your Claim
The $25 billion salvage auction market is booming — and insurance companies are profiting from it. Discover how the rebuild-and-resell ecosystem affects your total loss settlement and what you can do to recover fair value.
Hail Damage Claims: Don't Let Your Insurance Company Shortchange You
Hail season can leave your vehicle with thousands in damage — and your insurance company may try to minimize the payout. Learn how to document damage, avoid common pitfalls, and claim diminished value after hail repairs.
5 Signs Your Insurance Company Is Acting in Bad Faith on Your Auto Claim
Unreasonable delays, lowball offers, and denied claims without investigation — these are hallmarks of insurance bad faith. Learn the warning signs and your legal options when your insurer isn't playing fair.
Total Loss Claims Surge in Cheyenne, Wyoming
Wyoming has one of the highest rates per capita for total losses in the United States. In Cheyenne, recent accident data reveals that the abundance of older vehicles are very costly to repair. Learn what this means for your total loss claim and how to recover fair compensation.
Total Loss in Texas
Navigating total loss car insurance claims in Texas: The importance of the appraisal process for fair settlements. Understanding the intricacies of the process can significantly influence the outcome of your claim — and the money in your pocket.
Insurance Claim Denied
The insurance claim process is complicated, especially when you have an insurance claim denied. In fact, 95% of insurance claims are either underpaid or wrongly denied. Learn what steps to take when your insurance company says no.