Frequently Asked Questions
Attention:
If your Lemon Law case or Diminished Value case is accepted by the Law Firm the following rates and fees are now required as of Jan. 1, 2011.
A $500 non-refundable fee is due at contracting to cover the required expert fee to inspect your vehicle and for his report and findings on your vehicle and to cover the fees and expense of an initial letter of representation from the Law Firm and a Demand Packet to the manufacture of the vehicle on Lemon Law Cases or the defendant driver on Diminished Value Cases.
If your Lemon Law Case or Diminished Value Case is successful and a cash settlement is obtained the Law Firm is paid an additional 20 % of any and all recovery and you the client would receive 80% of any such recovery. If no recovery is made then no other fees or expenses are due from you to the Firm.
How long do I have to file a diminished value claim?
In the State of Texas the statue of limitations on filing a diminished value claim is two (2) years from the date of loss.
Am I entitled to Diminished Value?
In the State of Texas, if you have been involved in an accident that was not your fault then Yes you are entitled to file a claim for diminished value on your vehicle.
What if the negligent party in the accident does not have insurance?
If the other party does not have insurance but you carry uninsured motorist coverage on your policy than Yes you can file for diminished value on your policy under the uninsured motorist coverage.
Can I file suit against the body shop if my repairs are not completed properly?
Yes, you can file a claim in small claims court in Texas for as much as $10,000.00 for the repair related diminished value of your vehicle.
How do I recover all my losses?
In order to recover all of your losses you must have an accurate assessment of all of your losses. Therefore, you should have a diminished value appraisal done on your vehicle as soon as possible after the repairs are completed.
CALL OUR OFFICES FOR MORE INFORMATION.
If your Lemon Law case or Diminished Value case is accepted by the Law Firm the following rates and fees are now required as of Jan. 1, 2011.
A $500 non-refundable fee is due at contracting to cover the required expert fee to inspect your vehicle and for his report and findings on your vehicle and to cover the fees and expense of an initial letter of representation from the Law Firm and a Demand Packet to the manufacture of the vehicle on Lemon Law Cases or the defendant driver on Diminished Value Cases.
If your Lemon Law Case or Diminished Value Case is successful and a cash settlement is obtained the Law Firm is paid an additional 20 % of any and all recovery and you the client would receive 80% of any such recovery. If no recovery is made then no other fees or expenses are due from you to the Firm.
How long do I have to file a diminished value claim?
In the State of Texas the statue of limitations on filing a diminished value claim is two (2) years from the date of loss.
Am I entitled to Diminished Value?
In the State of Texas, if you have been involved in an accident that was not your fault then Yes you are entitled to file a claim for diminished value on your vehicle.
What if the negligent party in the accident does not have insurance?
If the other party does not have insurance but you carry uninsured motorist coverage on your policy than Yes you can file for diminished value on your policy under the uninsured motorist coverage.
Can I file suit against the body shop if my repairs are not completed properly?
Yes, you can file a claim in small claims court in Texas for as much as $10,000.00 for the repair related diminished value of your vehicle.
How do I recover all my losses?
In order to recover all of your losses you must have an accurate assessment of all of your losses. Therefore, you should have a diminished value appraisal done on your vehicle as soon as possible after the repairs are completed.
CALL OUR OFFICES FOR MORE INFORMATION.
