What is Vehicle Depreciation? Calculation and Application Requirements for 2026
THE CONCEPT OF VEHICLE DEPRECIATION AND ITS LEGAL EVALUATION Vehicle depreciation is not merely a technical term, but a type of compensation aimed at protecting property rights.... Read More
Vehicle Depreciation Claim and Insurance Company Application Process
What is Vehicle Depreciation? Vehicle depreciation is the decrease in the resale value of a vehicle after a traffic accident, even after it has been repaired. Read More
Traffic Accident Law: Fault Ratio, Diminution in Value, Insurance, Material and Moral Compensation, and Legal Redress Processes
Introduction: Why is Traffic Accident Law One of the Most Frequent Areas of Dispute in Türkiye? Approximately 1.3 million traffic accidents occur in Türkiye every year. These accidents... Read More
Objections to the Expert's Decision and a New Expert Appraisal: Procedural, Cost, and Evidence Discrimination
Appealing Against the Expert and Obtaining a New Expertise: Procedure, Costs, and Freedom of Evidence Introduction In insurance law, damage assessment is the most critical factor directly affecting the amount of compensation... Read More
Non-payment of Policy Premiums: Default, Suspension, and Cancellation
Non-Payment of Policy Premiums: Default, Suspension and Cancellation 1) Starting point: When does liability begin? The rule is simple: Unless otherwise agreed, the insurer's liability begins... Read More
Insurance Brokers' Liability: Misinformation and Indemnification
Insurance Brokers' Liability: Misinformation and Indemnification Introduction In the practice of insurance law, insurance brokers play a significant role in the establishment and maintenance of insurance contracts... Read More
Objection to the Expert Report
Introduction: It doesn't end with "The expert said...". An insurance expert report is not the final judgment. Especially in depreciation claims; comparable market analysis, repair quality, parts... Read More
Diminution in Value of Vehicles with Foreign License Plates and Accidents Involving International Elements: Applicable Law
Introduction: How is Diminution in Value Calculated When Boundaries Are Exceeded? If the accident occurs in Türkiye and the other party has a foreign license plate, or if the accident occurs abroad and you... Read More
Authorized/Private Service Discussion and Expert Reports: Expert Testimony, Code of Civil Procedure, and Proof
Introduction: Why is the question "Which service?" a matter of proof? In traffic accident files, where the repair will be done (authorized service or a reputable private service?) is determined solely by... Read More
Depreciation in Value of Rental Cars (Rent-a-Car): Contract Terms and Application to the Insurance Company
Introduction: Rental Car + Accident = Two Separate Files In rental car accidents, two separate types of damage often occur side-by-side: Value... Read More