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Georgia Total Loss / Salvage Rebuilt Process

Was your car declared a total loss? Do you want to retain it as a salvage and then rebuild it? This article describes the process in Georgia. Since you are retaining your salvage vehicle, you must understand that for your vehicle to be legal on Georgia roads it must: Have

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Diminished Value and Taxes, IRS form 4684

As tax season approaches and with all the advertising about tax savings one wonders about all the tax forms and deductions available for ordinary citizens. Today, we’re looking at IRS form 4684, casualties and thefts. IRS Tax Form 4684 (pdf) IRS Tax Form 4684 Instructions The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

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OCGA § 33-23-1 AGENTS, AGENCIES, SUBAGENTS, COUNSELORS, AND ADJUSTERS

OCGA § 33-23-1 2015 Georgia Code Title 33 – INSURANCE Chapter 23 – LICENSING Article 1 – AGENTS, AGENCIES, SUBAGENTS, COUNSELORS, AND ADJUSTERS (a) As used in this article, the term: (1) “Adjuster” means any individual who for a fee, commission, salary, or other compensation investigates, settles, or adjusts and

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Insurance Bad Faith By State

FIFTY STATE SURVEY OF BAD FAITH INSURANCE LAW State First Party Insurance Liability Insurance Can a Third-Party Bring a direct Action Punitive Damages Tort Contract Statute/UCPA Tort Contract Assign Statute Tort Statute Yes / No / Cap AL Yes No Ala. Code 1975 §27-12-24 Yes No No Ala. Code 1975

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The Free Estimate Game:

Would you rather collect 80% of an accurate appraisal or 20% of an inflated one?

Many clients believe that if another appraiser gives them a higher initial estimate, the settlement amount will be equally high. WRONG!

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