Saturday, June 2, 2012
Here’s a new diminished value case that just came in and it’s troubling because there may be no good solution. The owner is a woman who has a 2012 Acura. She took it to a car wash, and got out so the attendant could drive it into the car wash. After the attendant got the front tire into the track that pushes the car through the car wash, he got out and the car lurched forward into the car in front, damaging her front bumper. He probably forgot to put in neutral. No one called the police and the car wash paid to repair the bumper, which totaled under $700. Unfortunately, the repairs were not done well so she has to take it to another place to do it to her liking. The problem is that the damage is so small, it would be tough to prove a lot of lost value, but if the repair shop reports it to carfax, then she’s going to pay a lot when it comes time to trade it in or sell it. The car fax alone probably diminishes the value of the car, even if the repairs are done right. And the claim for diminished auto value would be against the car wash, or their business insurance carrier, who have no experience in this area. They probably wouldn’t offer anything. So, she’s got a real problem, but I don’t see any good solution.
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- Alfred Abel, Esq
- Before entering the practice of law, the founder, Alfred M. Abel, ran a family business in Northeastern Pennsylvania. After the business was sold, he went to law school and entered the practice of law. As a result of that business experience, he brings a unique perspective to representing clients. Often, a practical, common sense solution is quicker and more beneficial than a protracted, legal battle. After working for a firm in Philadelphia, he started his own law practice in 1982. The focus of this practice has been representing individuals, families and businesses in the areas of Real Estate, Business, Personal, and Corporate Bankruptcy, Debt Collection, Import and Export cases, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Professional Negligence, Consumer Protection, Wills, Estates, Trusts, and Entertainment. He has been married for 20 years and has one daughter. Bar Admissions: Pennsylvania, 1981 U.S. Federal Court, 1981 Federal Courts - Third Circuit Bar Associations: Pennsylvania Bar Association Montgomery County Bar Association Philadelphia Bar Association
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