Q: Need help with raising price offered in auto insurance claims
My car was rear-ended in an accident and responsible party's insurance have accepted all the liability. However, the price offered to cover my losses are not enough based on the existing market.
Almost all the lawyers I've heard specializes in accident injury claims, can someone help or suggest how to get rightful action against this situation?
A: A Colorado attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If this involves a repair, you could request a revisit of the property damage appraiser to the shop to review their labor and parts estimates with the collision techs. Carriers will sometimes revisit their figures if there is a reasonable basis for doing so. If this involves a total loss declaration, that could be more difficult. One option could be going to court. It's also possible that the carrier might not have a large degree of leeway and authority with the figures. They have their standard sources for vehicle appraisals based on geographic area, year, make model, trim level, and mileage... and property damage representatives only have so much personal discretion, up or down, on those figures. Good luck
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