Is it permissible to take a compensation amount from car insurance for a car accident that exceeds the value of the damages I incurred, knowing that a car's value decreases after accidents?
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There is no objection to benefiting from the amount of the check paid for car damage due to the fault of the other car owner. The value of the damage is not limited to repair costs but also includes the depreciation in the car's value.
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