Diminished value claims in Texas
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The free estimate still works from your vehicle and repair facts. We will not invent statutes, deadlines, or case law to fill the gap.Texas at a glance
- Claim against the at-fault driver's insurer
- Generally recognised
- Claim under your own policy
- Not generally available
- Time limit to bring a claim
- 2 years2y CPRC § 16.003
- Small claims court
- Justice Court (justice of the peace)Takes claims up to $20,000
Texas generally requires the loss to be framed as the difference between pre-accident value and value after repairs, so it is not a double recovery of repair costs.
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