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Expert: Charlie Barone - 7/15/2009


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Not at fault accident.  Vehicle has been repaired and paid for.  Bodily injury suit has been filed.  Lawyer is requesting the Title to my vehicle, past tax info for the last 5 years, medical info, & list of all employment with last 5 years.  Why would he need my Vehicle "Title"?

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I'm not sure why he would be requesting that document, but may be interested in the status of the vehicle, such as it being a reconstructed vehicle from a former total loss. That information would be on the title. He may want to know if there is a lien on the car, which might give him some insight into your personal finances.

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For questions involving auto damage claims, collision repair, forensics, industry practices, we can help. We specialize in claims for loss of resale value (Diminished Value).

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I have 30 years experience in the collision repair and body reconstruction field, both hands-on and from behind the desk. I hold a Master Certification from ASE in the Body and Paint category, as well as their certification in Estimating. I have authored over 120 feature and training articles for the largest trade journal devoted to the collision repair industry, and have given expert testimony in court dozens of times. Licensed physical damage appraiser in Pennsylvania and reciprocal states.

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