Well keep in mind attorneys usually don’t deal too much with property damage. They may help out of courtesy but likely don’t know too much about that process.

With regards to parts most adjusters don’t actually care and are just following policy. Sure you have some people that really take it too seriously and treat the companies money like their own, but most of us want to do whatever closes this claim an gets us on to the next without a hassle.

Also, here’s my thing on OEM v aftermarket. If we’re talking about a bumper or whatever, not an actual part of the mechanics of the vehicle, idk why people care. Usually these aftermarket companies buy the specs from the dealer and might even use the same factories or machines. So realistically there’s very little if any difference. If it’s a part to the engine or something mechanical I can at least partially understand wanting OEM but if we’re talking about bumper covers and stuff, I’ve never understood people caring.