Diminished value claims in District of Columbia
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- Claim against the at-fault driver's insurer
- Generally recognised
- Claim under your own policy
- Not generally available
- Time limit to bring a claim
- 3 years3y § 12-301(8)
- Small claims court
- Small Claims and Conciliation Branch of the Superior CourtTakes claims up to $10,000
- If you were partly at fault
- This state applies contributory negligence, which can bar recovery entirely
Am. Serv. Ctr. v. Helton (2005)
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