Amherst is just north of Lynchburg on US 29, so Geoff can usually inspect your vehicle where it sits.
The town of Amherst is the county seat of Amherst County, with Sweet Briar College just outside town. US 29 is the main route for commuting into Lynchburg, and rural county roads see their share of collisions and deer strikes.
If the claim is under your own policy and you can't agree on the damage amount, most auto policies include an appraisal clause. It lets you name your own appraiser, and the two appraisers work out the number.
Three sides to every claim. I've worked all of them. Geoffrey C. Albach has spent 33 years in the industry as an independent appraiser, a former insurance staff adjuster, and a collision repair operations director.
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Yes. It's close to our Lynchburg base, and in-person inspections are routine.
No. The appraisal clause is in your own policy. Claims against the other driver's insurer work differently.
Generally yes, against the at-fault driver's insurer. Virginia courts allow loss in market value in addition to repair cost (Averett v. Shircliff, 1977).
General information, not legal advice. Talk to a Virginia attorney about your specific claim.
Carriers and claims firms needing field appraisals in the Amherst, VA area can see our insurer services or, for insurers only, use the insurer claim assignment form.
Call or text Geoff at 434-665-6059. Lynchburg, VA.
