Statute of Limitations

Important
This table is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Any information obtained here should be verified by a licensed attorney in your state.

Diminished Value Claim Statute of Limitations by State

Each state has laws that indicate the time limit for pursuing your diminished value claim. These laws are referred to as the Statute of limitations. The listing below provides the time limit to pursue your claim for each state. The time starts on the date of your accident.

State Time limit for Diminished Value claim
Alabama 2 years
Alaska2 years
Arizona 2 years
Arkansas 3 years
California 3 years
Colorado3 years
Connecticut 2 years
Delaware2 years
DC 3 years
Florida4 years
Georgia4 years
Hawaii2 years
Idaho3 years
Illinois 5 years
Indiana2 years
Iowa 5 years
Kansas2 years
Kentucky2 years
Louisiana 1 year
Maine6 years
Maryland3 years
Massachusetts 3 years
Michigan 3 years
Minnesota6 years
Mississippi 3 years
Missouri5 years
Montana 2 years
Nebraska 4 years
Nevada 3 years
New Hampshire 3 years
New Jersey 6 years
New Mexico 4 years
New York 3 years
North Carolina 3 years
North Dakota 6 years
Ohio4 years
Oklahoma 2 years
Oregon6 years
Pennsylvania 2 years
Rhode Island 10 years
South Carolina 3 years
South Dakota 6 years
Tennessee 3 years
Texas2 years
Utah3 years
Vermont 3 years
Virginia5 years
Washington3 years
West Virginia 2 years
Wisconsin6 years
Wyoming 4 years

Option 1 – Basic

This basic, instant auto assessment will show you how much value your vehicle has lost. Your diminished value amount will be displayed on screen instantly. Then you will see your upgrade options.

Option 2 – Plus

This is our printable  DVASSESS  Diminished Value Assessment Report. This car report can be printed for submission to the at-fault party for payment.

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Option 3 – Complete

This option includes the  DVASSESS  report as in option #2, PLUS you get claim instructions, a sample claim demand letter, negotiating points and other helpful information.  Option #3 is the best value.

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The basic assessment is available instantly, and the detailed reports are accessible immediately after purchase.

With Option #3 you receive diminished value claim instructions, a sample claim demand letter, negotiating tips and other helpful information.

You can easily upgrade from Option #1 to either Option #2 or Option #3 and receive full credit for the previous option purchased. You can also upgrade from Option #2 to Option #3 to get the instructions, sample letter and other information.