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How do I submit a claim for diminished value after being rear-ended by an uninsured driver?
I was just in an accident and have uninsured motorist bodily injury and property damage. I want to submit a diminished value claim for my car and loss of wages. I don't want to hire a lawyer and would prefer to handle it myself.
Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“Only a few states allow an insured to submit diminished value claims. Additionally, when you submit a diminished value claim, you are typically submitting it to the at-fault party’s insurance company.
Since you were in an accident with an uninsured driver, you will have to submit the claim to your own insurance company. But since you have
uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage
, your company is unlikely to accept a diminished value claim. They will already be paying out for your vehicle repairs and any other injuries or damages related to the accident. Paying out any more money could mean you would benefit financially from the insurance transaction. And the purpose of insurance is to restore you to your original pre-accident financial state, not to make you wealthier.
You should check with your insurance company to see if work loss or any additional benefits are included with your uninsured motorist coverage.
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