Vehicle Damage Recovery in Oregon
Emergency Towing
If your vehicle is not drivable, Accident Aid coordinates emergency towing throughout Oregon. Our network covers all major corridors and cities statewide.
Body Shop Referrals
Not all body shops are equal. We refer accident victims to Oregon body shops that:
- Use OEM (original equipment manufacturer) parts when appropriate
- Employ trained, certified technicians
- Provide written repair guarantees
- Work directly with insurance companies
- Have strong local reputations
Property Damage Claims
For vehicle repair, you have options:
- File under the at-fault driver's property damage liability
- File under your own collision coverage (faster but subject to your deductible)
Rental Car Assistance
If your vehicle is being repaired, you may be entitled to a rental vehicle. Rental reimbursement is typically available under:
- The at-fault driver's liability coverage
- Your own rental reimbursement coverage (if you purchased it)
Diminished Value Claims
Even after perfect repairs, your vehicle's market value is reduced because of its accident history. You may be entitled to compensation for this "diminished value" from the at-fault driver's insurer.
Factors affecting diminished value:
- Vehicle age and mileage
- Severity of damage
- Quality of repairs
- Pre-accident market value
Total Loss Vehicles
If repair costs exceed a percentage of the vehicle's actual cash value, your insurer may declare it a total loss. Oregon regulations govern this process and your rights to dispute the total loss valuation.
Oregon Salvage Title Laws
When a vehicle is declared a total loss, it typically receives a salvage title. Understanding Oregon salvage title laws is important if you are keeping the vehicle or if the at-fault driver's vehicle had a salvage title.