The Effect of Contributory Negligence (Joint Fault) on the Amount of Diminution in Value: Mitigation Criteria
Introduction: What is Contributory Negligence and Why Does it Affect Diminution in Value? Contributory negligence (shared fault) occurs when the injured party also contributes to the occurrence or increase of the damage... Read More
Diminution in Value in Motor Insurance: Is There Coverage? Overlapping Insurance and Subrogation Relationships
What is Diminution in Value? Its Relationship with Insurance: Diminution in value is the discount that occurs in the used car market due to the "damage record" after repairs. Buyers of vehicles with a recorded accident history... Read More
Compulsory Motor Insurance (ZMMS) Diminution of Value Claim: Coverage, Exclusions, and Limits of Liability
What is Depreciation? Its Relationship to Compulsory Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance (CMV) Depreciation is the decrease in the price of a repaired vehicle in the used car market compared to its "undamaged" condition. Read More
Vehicle Depreciation Calculation Guide for 2025: Formulas, Comparable Sales, and Expert Witness Tactics
Introduction: “Repaired, But the Price is Dropping, Why?” After a minor collision, your car might return from the authorized service center “perfectly intact.” But the used car market is different... Read More