Article: The Georgia Supreme Court has required State Farm Insurance to reimburse motorists not only for the cost of repairing but also for the diminished value of wrecked cars.(Brief Article)

The Georgia Supreme Court has required State Farm Insurance to reimburse motorists not only for the cost of repairing but also for the diminished value of wrecked cars. Autos that incur repair costs totaling 25% of their value, depreciate by 16% to 17%, according to the Insurance Consumer Advocate Network. By forcing State Farm Insurance to pay for the value depreciation caused by an automobile accident, this class-action victory could set a precedent for other lawsuits pending in Georgia courts. It could also result in higher premiums for consumers, reports the Atlanta ...

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