A car accident can leave you with serious injuries and a long recovery time. It can also leave you with extensive property damage. If your car is damaged enough, it will be declared a total loss, and you can recover its current value before the accident. If your car can be repaired, the at-fault driver or their insurer will cover those costs. This may not be enough to adequately compensate you.
Even after your car receives the necessary repairs, it may not retain its pre-accident value because it will not command the same resale value. Ged Lawyers’ Naples diminished value claim lawyer can hold the at-fault party responsible for the cost of your car repairs. Our Naples car accident lawyers can also help you recover the difference between its current and pre-accident resale value.
How Our Law Firm Determines Your Car’s Diminished Value
When a negligent driver causes an accident, our Naples personal injury lawyers will collect evidence that proves their actions. Proving the at-fault driver owed you a duty of care and failed to provide it allows us to demand appropriate compensation. Our investigation will also document the accident’s financial consequences.
To prove the decrease in value, we will:
- Confer with auto and repair experts
- Consult authoritative value guides
- Take detailed photos of your car
The make, model, and aftermarket additions to your car affect its pre-accident value. Your car’s age, mileage, and previous accident history are also considered when determining its value. We may also ask you for any photos you have of your car before the accident and have your repaired car appraised by a certified vehicle appraiser.
Additional Damages You Can Recover After a Car Accident in Naples
Repairs to your car and compensation for its diminished value are only one type of recoverable loss. Our car accident attorney will also demand compensation for the following:
- Accident-related medical expenses
- Accident-related losses of income
- Disabilities and disfigurement
- Ongoing physical pain and suffering
- Mental anguish and emotional trauma
If the accident resulted in injuries that changed your physical ability and lifestyle, we will also request compensation for the diminished quality of your life. We will not tax you or your family with evidence collection. Instead, our investigative team will compile the documents that prove the value of your economic and non-economic damages. We also fight hard for the best possible outcome of your case.
All Recoverable Damages Have a State-Imposed Filing Deadline
Meeting the filing deadline is a critical part of your personal injury case. Recent changes to the statute of limitations can make compliance more challenging. Florida law reduces the time you have to file your lawsuit from four years to two years, according to Florida Statutes § 95.11.
If you do not file a lawsuit within the allotted time, you could risk forfeiting the right to recover diminished value and all other forms of compensation. We work hard to help you avoid this costly outcome.
How Our Diminished Value Claim Lawyer Supports Clients in Naples
Negotiating a settlement after a car accident is a detailed and intricate process. When our law firm accepts your case, we determine your car’s value and take the following steps on your behalf:
- Communicate with all relevant parties
- Complete and submit insurance claim forms
- Interview auto repair and resale experts
- Negotiate a favorable financial settlement
- Locate and interview accident witnesses
- Obtain a copy of your car accident report
Diminished value claims can be complex, whether they are a standalone case or part of a larger compensation request. Our law firm will handle every detail of your case while you focus on getting better.
At Ged Lawyers, we also know waiting for your case to settle can be stressful and frustrating, so we keep you informed from start to finish. Our team will provide you with ongoing updates on its progress and developments.
Get Our Law Firm on Your Side From the Start
Our contingency fee agreement makes it easier to comply with the filing deadline because it allows you to get started on your case immediately. The fee structure means you will incur no upfront or out-of-pocket expenses by hiring our law firm. We cover the upfront costs of:
- Investigating the accident’s details
- Gathering evidence and documents
- Court and filing fees, where applicable
- Printing and other documentation costs
Our personal injury law firm will only receive compensation after we recover it for you. We accept a percentage of your financial award as compensation, so you never pay any costs or fees out of your own pocket. Additionally, you will owe us no fees at all if your case does not result in a financial award.
Five-Star Reviews From Previous Personal Injury Clients
No one can tell you what it means to get legal service and support from Ged Lawyers like our previous clients. When they share their experience, they leave reviews and recommendations like these:
- Michael Marineau: I wanted to share my gratitude for GED Lawyers and their entire staff, most importantly…the paralegal assigned to my personal injury case. From my call from the accident scene to receiving a check…I always had a direct line of communication with Yesi…Forever grateful
- Cathy Maldonado: I want to thank Maria Colon and her amazing team for all their support, time, and help…[I] highly recommend them.
Our law firm is passionate about pursuing damages for every client we represent. We treat you and every client we help like a person, not a case file. Hear from more satisfied clients in their own words by browsing our reviews page.
Call Our Naples Car Accident Review Team Now – We Can Help With a Diminished Value Claim
If you were in a recent collision that damaged your car, its resale value could be affected. Our Naples diminished value claim lawyer will determine the pre- and post-accident selling price of your car and demand compensation for the difference in its value.
Learn more about your rights to compensation by contacting our case review team at Ged Lawyers today.
