Third-party diminished value claims — where your client pursues the at-fault driver's insurance carrier for lost vehicle value — represent one of the most consistent opportunities for additional property damage recovery in personal injury cases. Orlando Auto Body specializes in producing the certified documentation that third-party DV claims require: a formal, appraiser-certified packet that quantifies the loss, supports the demand, and withstands the scrutiny that liability carriers apply to every third-party property damage claim.
Arizona law is clear that not-at-fault parties are entitled to recover diminished value from the responsible party's insurer, and the burden of proving the loss amount falls on your client. Our third-party DV claim documentation meets that burden with: a certified post-repair inspection confirming the vehicle was restored to pre-accident condition using OEM parts and factory procedures; a market-data-driven valuation comparing pre-accident and post-accident fair market value using Arizona comparable sales; a formal opinion letter quantifying the diminished value loss; and a complete photographic record. For claims that escalate beyond the initial demand, our appraisers provide deposition and courtroom testimony support.
With I-CAR Gold certification, factory authorizations, a lifetime warranty, and over 38 years of collision repair experience, Orlando Auto Body produces documentation that third-party insurers cannot dismiss as uncredentialed or methodologically unsound. Our Attorney Relations team, led by Grant, works directly with your firm to coordinate timing, documentation delivery, and any special requirements your case demands. Refer your not-at-fault clients to Orlando Auto Body and ensure their third-party DV claim is backed by the strongest possible documentation. Call Grant today to get started.