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Expertise
For questions involving auto damage claims, collision repair, forensics, industry practices, we can help. We specialize in claims for loss of resale value (Diminished Value).
Experience in the area
I have 30 years experience in the collision repair and body reconstruction field, both hands-on and from behind the desk. I hold a Master Certification from ASE in the Body and Paint category, as well as their certification in Estimating. I have authored over 120 feature and training articles for the largest trade journal devoted to the collision repair industry, and have given expert testimony in court dozens of times. Licensed physical damage appraiser in Pennsylvania and reciprocal states.
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| Hrach Martirosyan | 11/04/09 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | |
| gregg | 11/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you... |
| Sharon | 11/03/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Mikayla | 11/02/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Caroline | 10/29/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the quick response I will ..... |
Recent Answers from Charlie Barone
2009-11-06 park lot bumper damage by truck:
James, Why not submit a claim through the bell cable liability carrier? Since you have the police report to support your claim, there should be no problem with that. I have never heard of a 14 day limit
2009-11-06 rear ended:
While you are waiting for the girl to step up and do the right thing, perhaps you can file a claim under your own coverage, assuming you carry collision. If you don't have collision coverage you need to
2009-11-03 CAR ACCIDENT W/OUT INSURANCE & SR-1:
I'm unsure of the California statute that controls lapsed coverage, but I would make the claim regardless of whether you had coverage at the time of the loss. Their adjuster has no reason to examine your
2009-11-02 Claim being partially denied:
A liability carrier can be difficult to deal with, as one has no legal duty to you whatsoever. Their policyholder, on the other hand, does and that is where you need to apply pressure. Send a certified
2009-11-02 Rear ended:
If you can prove with statement from your witnesses that it was dark, there was poor visibility, and that he did not have his lights on when you hit him, go for it. Make sure the witnesses are not related
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