I don't know your personal situation, but in my experience, I was able to go directly to the insurance carrier that insured the person that hit me with an appraisal of my car, and the value that it is now after it has been hit, they had to compensate me for that, and they did, no lawyer involved. I believe there is a dimished value law or something like that in GA.

Just thought I would let you know, maybe save you some$$$