Have you talked to any carpet companies yourself? I know when I was having carpet installed they came in and did a quote for us. If you have an expert quote that shows it will cost more to get you back to where you were before hand, that should give you more leverage.
If nothing else, can you not sue the other person for your actual damages, and leave it up to them to fight the difference with their insurance company? Or what about involving your own insurance company?
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