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Expert: - 7/6/2010


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is a claimant owed loss of use in texas? if so, what is the amount

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Hi Yumeka,

Yes. In Texas a claimant is entitled to "reasonable" loss of use. There is no fixed amount so it is a matter of negotiation, however the amount is generally less that the cost of a rental car. You should start at about $20.00 per day, then be prepared to negotiate to some reasonable amount that both you and the insurance company can agree on.

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Richard Hixenbaugh  

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Richard Hixenbaugh

Expertise

Auto insurance claims procedure, auto coverage, liability issues, auto damage questions, how to deal with the insurance company, loss of use and diminished value.

Experience

I have been involved in the insurance industry for over 25 years. I have experience in underwriting, sales, claims adjusting, auto damage estimating, auto value appraising and diminished value appraising. I have testified as an expert witness over 35 times.

Organizations
Society of Certified Auto Appraisers

Education/Credentials
Completed all required courses for the Florida Property-Casualty agents license and the Florida claims adjusters license. I have attended various courses on auto damage estmating, vehicle appraising and am ASE certified in collision damage analysis.

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My company has done work for consumers nationwide.

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